Resources at the Baron-Forness Library

Become more familiar with resources available at the Baron-Forness Library.

This homework is worth 25 points.

Objectives

When you have finished this homework, you should be able to describe and employ the resources available in a campus library which are useful in research in Computer Science.

Discussion

For this assignment, we will meet in the Baron-Forness Library on Tuesday, 4/2 in room 232. Dr. Monty McAdoo, a Research & Instruction Librarian will conduct a training session to discuss issues related to this assignment. You should be prepared to ask questions and participate in this activity fully.

This homework is linked to a short course offered by a librarian at the Baron-Forness Library. On XXX the class will be held in the library. You are to complete this homework after that session.

Please provide answers to the following questions:

  1. Physical Holdings
    1. Describe the physical holdings which relate to Computer Science.
    2. Where are the physical holdings related to Computer Science located?
    3. How does one discover and locate a physical holding?
  2. Electronic Holdings
    1. Describe the electronic holdings which relate to Computer Science.
    2. How are the electronic holdings related to computer science accessed?
  3. Bibliographic Databases
    1. What is a bibliographic database?
    2. Which bibliographic databases in the library provide information relating to Computer Science publications?
    3. Use one of these databases to search for information relating to your topic. Describe the results.
  4. Inter-library Loan.
    1. What is an inter-library loan?
    2. Who may request material through inter-library loan?
    3. How do you request a resource via inter-library loan?
  5. Dissertations and Theses
    1. Describe how the library can assist you in locating copies of PhD dissertations and Masters theses.
    2. Describe how the library can assist you in accessing copies of PhD dissertations and Masters theses.

Submission

A document answering the questions should be turned in class on week after your visit to the library.