COMPUTER HARDWARE

BOOKS / VIDEOS IN WCI LIBRARY
Type topic under General Keyword:
eg./
computer* not fiction

BROWSE:

• 001s (001.5...+) - Generalities : Computers

• 620S - Technology

• various areas if computers considered a sub-division of the main topic
  eg/ art computer*

• United Streaming videos on Technology

WCI eBooks Collection

Infotrac / Gale eBooks password required
or select from below given titles and then go to WITHIN THIS PUBLICATION

• Computer Sciences

• Lucent Library of Science and Technology: Virtual Reality

• Science and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery

Computers

• most search engines will extrapolate variations of a word if the "main" word is used (eg./ the singular vs. plural form of a word)
• use quote marks " ..." to enclose phrases as necessary
• - (minus sign) to say not this term

eg/
computer architecture core capacity processor

you may search Google now:

alternately use the Advanced Search option
eg/ processor dual OR quad "multi core "

FOLDOC - Computing Dictionary

MAGAZINE, NEWSPAPER & JOURNAL DATABASES

• Select preferred package of databases from below (InfoTrac, Ebscohost, etc.)
• Select appropriate database(s) within preferred package
• Choose "Advanced Search" tab
• type keyword(s):
  • combine keywords needed with AND operator
  • search most important keywords in Subject field (or broaden search to default fields if necessary)
  • use truncation as required
  • cluster similar concepts if necessary to optimize on line limitations
  • check assigned subject headings of highly relevant articles for alternate keywords
  • no one perfect strategy -- play around for the one that works best for given search
  • select Fulltext Only

  Infotrac and EbscoHost articles may be emailed directly to user

• select Fulltext Only

Infotrac and EbscoHost articles may be emailed directly to user

SAMPLE NEWS SEARCHES

EasyBib.com

Technology How To's ...

• Google Advanced Image Search

• YouTube

• Download / convert Streaming Videos (Save streamed videos from YouTube, etc. for  presenting without access to Internet)

• Screen Capture (capturing an image that cannot otherwise be save to file)

• for more complete Tech Help pls see: Technology How To's ...

alternately use GOOGLE ADVANCED SEARCH      

last updated 06/03/09

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