Research Guides: Computer Science: A Research Guide: Home

Not sure where to start? The Library Catalog and QuickSearch will both cover a broad range of physical and electronic resources held by the Library. QuickSearch search results will even include some of our online journal article content. For additional or specialized information, check our list of databases below. See the menu to the upper left for other commonly used resources.

If you are having trouble getting results or selecting the right resources, please see a librarian. We would be happy to help you.

Top Sources

QuickSearch This link opens in a new window
QuickSearch is a discovery tool that retrieves books, articles, media and more found in the High Library Catalog, databases, and digital collections. Use the facets on the left side of the results screen to narrow your search by publication type, language, date, topic and more.
AccessScience This link opens in a new window
An authoritative resource that contains high-quality reference material covering all major scientific disciplines.
ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
The ACM Digital Library provides the full text of e-journal articles published by the ACM and is an excellent resource for computer science research and research in the related disciplines.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary full-text database of over 10,000 academic journals, newspapers, magazines, reports, and books. Scholarly content covers a broad range of important areas of academic study including the humanities, sciences and social sciences, education, arts, literature, and more.
(replaces Academic Search Complete)

All Computer Science Databases

Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary full-text database of over 10,000 academic journals, newspapers, magazines, reports, and books. Scholarly content covers a broad range of important areas of academic study including the humanities, sciences and social sciences, education, arts, literature, and more.
(replaces Academic Search Complete)
AccessScience This link opens in a new window
An authoritative resource that contains high-quality reference material covering all major scientific disciplines.
ACM Digital Library This link opens in a new window
The ACM Digital Library provides the full text of e-journal articles published by the ACM and is an excellent resource for computer science research and research in the related disciplines.
Applied Science & Technology Source This link opens in a new window
Provides resources covering a wide range of STEM topics including artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, plastics, hydroponics, computer science, chemical engineering, energy resources and robotics, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies.
Knovel This link opens in a new window
A searchable database of handbooks, data sets and reference sources in science, technology and engineering. Productivity tools include interactive charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and equation plotters. Helpers include an interactive periodical table, an Excel add-in, and a comprehensive unit converter.
QuickSearch This link opens in a new window
QuickSearch is a discovery tool that retrieves books, articles, media and more found in the High Library Catalog, databases, and digital collections. Use the facets on the left side of the results screen to narrow your search by publication type, language, date, topic and more.
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
The WorldCat database contains more than 90 million records describing items owned by libraries around the world. Includes records for books, videos, journals, microfiche, websites, and much more. Check out the new WorldCat interface here.