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Computer Science: Home

Find general, introductory material by searching "computer science" as a subject heading in OBIS

Best Bets for Literature Searching

Computers & Applied Sciences Complete This link opens in a new window
Covers the spectrum of the applied sciences, including the many engineering disciplines, computer theory, and new technologies.
Inspec This link opens in a new window
The most comprehensive coverage of scientific and technical literature in physics, astronomy, engineering, and computer science. Dates of coverage: 1969 to present.

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Historical Literature

EI Engineering Village Backfile, 1884-1969
Includes Compendex, a comprehensive engineering literature database

History of Science, Technology, and Medicine This link opens in a new window
An international bibliography indexing journal articles, conference proceedings, books, dissertations, serials, maps and other materials Dates of coverage: 1975 to present

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