Computer Science Texts
Dewey Guide
Here is a brief guide to locating computer science books according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system:
- 001 Knowledge
- 003 Systems
- 003.3 Computer modeling & simulation
- 004 Data processing, computer science
- 004.2 Systems analysis and design, computer architecture
- 005 Computer programming
- 005.3 Computer programs
- 005.4 Systems programming
- 005.74 Databases
- 005.8 Data security
- 006.3 Artificial intelligence
- 006.6 Computer graphics
- 006.7 Multimedia systems
You can also check the Library Catalogue by classmark.
Online texts and other libraries
IET Library and Archives - This resource is provided via a RAIUL Library subscription.
Search the catalogue of the IET library. As institutional members of the BCS (British Computer Scoiety) students may visit the library in person, or ask library staff to request books on inter-library loan directly (up to a maximum of 10 at any one time).
IEEE Computer Society Digital Library - This resource is provided via a RAIUL Library subscription.
Special online collections of unabridged books on a variety of technology topics. Access to the basic 100-book collection, the IEEE Computer Society Online Bookshelf, is a FREE benefit of membership. Log on using the general library username and password.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
"The key to unlocking full-text access to over 1100 online volumes (around 35,000 articles), fully indexed and searchable, by more than 50,000 authors. LNCS offers free access to table of contents and abstracts."
Safari Books Online - This resource is provided via a RAIUL Library subscription.
The home of Safari® Tech Books Online offering IT professionals instant access to the full-text of hundreds of leading technology books.
Members of the Richmond Public Library can access Safari Books for free by logging with their user number and PIN.
The Library's subscription to the ACM Digital Library also grants access to 600 online books from Safari Books and to 500 online books from Books24x7.
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