Microcomputer Applications
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Just getting started?
Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.
Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.
Other Useful Guides
| Guide to the Library | Using Databases | Citation Guide |
Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!
Call number areas to browse
| Computer Science | QA 76 | Computer Graphics | TR 8 | Computer Programming | QA 76 |
| Computer Animation | TR 89 | Application Software | QA 76 | TCP/IP (Computer Network) | TK 5 |
| Web Sites --Design | QA 76 |
The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.
Reference Sources
| Title | Call Number |
| Encyclopedia of computer science and technology | REF QA76.15 .H43 2009 |
| The illustrated AutoCAD 2006 quick reference | REF T385.G6922 2006 |
| Handbook of human factors in Web design | REF TK5105.888 H3635 2011 |
| Peterson’s job opportunities. Engineering and computer science | REF TA157 .P485 1999 |
| Find More |
The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.
To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Computer Science, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Computer Science" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Circulating Books
| Title | Call Number |
| Building software for simulation: theory and algorithms, with applications in C++ | QA76.9 .C65 N88 2011 |
| Undocumented secrets of MATLAB-Java programming | QA297 .A544 2012 |
| Computer games and instruction | LB1029.G3 C67 2011 |
| Network and application security fundamentals and practices | TK5105.59 .G36 2012 |
| Find More Computer Programming | Find More Computer Security | Find More Software Development |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Computer Science, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Computer Science" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
E-Books
| Title | E-Book Type |
| Beginning Java SE 6 game programming | eBook |
| Motion 5 /Mark Spencer | eBook |
| The non-designer’s Photoshop: essential imaging techniques for design | eBook |
| Authorized self-study guide designing Cisco network services architectures (arch) | eBook |
| Find More Cisco Systems | Find More Web Site -- Design | Find More Microsoft |
To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Computer Science or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Computer Science" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
Audio/Visual Materials
| Title | Call Number |
| Computer Science 101 | PN1997 .C667 2009 |
| Computers and information technology | QA76.25 .C6 2009 |
| The business: the rise and rise of Bill Gates | HD9696.C62 B98 2003 |
| Find More Computer Graphics | Find More Computer Hackers | Find More Computer Animation |
To search the Library Catalog for books about Computer Science, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Computer Science" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.
To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.
| Campus Technology | Periodicals Collection |
| MacWorld | Periodicals Collection |
| PC World | Periodicals Collection |
| Scientific American | Periodicals Collection |
| Physics Today | Periodicals Collection |
| The Scientist | Periodicals Collection |
| Smart Computing | Periodicals Collection |
| Wired | Periodicals Collection |
The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.
Tips!
Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:
If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems requesting an item, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu
If the item is not available in the catalog:
Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles
| Computer Source | Full text for nearly 300 publications on computer science, programming, AI, information systems, robotics, and software. |
| Safari Tech Books Online | Safari is the premier electronic reference library for programmers and IT professionals. |
| Science & Technology | Over 800 full-text journals; topics include aeronautics, astrophysics, chemistry, computing, geology, aviation, physics, archaeology. |
| Science Online | This full-text, weekly multidisciplinary scientific journal publishes original peer-reviewed research and noteworthy science news (July 1880 to the present. |
Tips!
Finding the right database:
If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.
If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab
If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title
If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.
Accessing Databases from Home:
You can access these databases from home using your library barcode number. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.eduInterlibrary Loan (ILL):
If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htmScholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources
Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.Websites
Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.
| 3dui.org | people.cs.vt.edu/~bowman/3dui.org/Home.html |
| BugMeNot | bugmenot.com |
| The Computing Research Association | cra.org |
| IEEE Computer Society | computer.org/portal/web/swebok |
| Top 500 Supercomputer Sites | top500.org/lists/plists.php?Y=2005&M=06 |
| Wireless Networking | site.nissr.com/zeino/wireless-links.html |
| Internet Society | internetsociety.org |
| Richard G Baldwin Programming Tutorials | dickbaldwin.com |
| Open Directory Project: Computer & Programming Languages | dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Languages |
Getting research assistance . . .
Subject Librarian
Sarah Palacios-Wilhelm| Email: sarahpwilhelm@lonestar.com | Phone: 936.273.7393 | Office: bldg. F-161 office number |
Reference Desk
| Email: mclr@lonestar.edu | Phone: 936.273.7390 |
Department Contacts
Department Home: http://www.lonestar.edu/cit-dept-montgomery.htm
| Name | Phone Number | Office Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Poe, Department Chair | Carolyn.R.Poe@lonestar.edu | 936.273.7481 | F353 |
| Rajiv Malkan | Rajiv.R.Malkan@lonestar.edu | 936.273.7344 | F342 |
| Gordon Carruth | Gordon.Carruth@lonestar.edu | 936.273.7356 | F344 |
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