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Computer Science

This guide will help patrons find useful information on various topics dealing with computing and computer science.

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Need to select a research topic or find background information?  

The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

Recommended Encyclopedias, Handbooks, Dictionaries, & Other Reference Books

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Nancy Thompson Library Reference Collection

The Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics

Nancy Thompson Library Main Collection

Wiley Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering

Nancy Thompson Library Reference Collection

Encyclopedia of computers and computer history

Nancy Thompson Library Main Collection

International biographical dictionary of computer pioneers

Reference Collection Annex (Second Floor)

Recommended Online Encyclopedia Databases

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