Computer Information Systems

Databases & Journals

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:48:20 -0700

Engineering & Applied Sciences Journals
Electronic and print journals owned by Portland Community College. Includes engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and computer science. Many journals listed are peer reviewed. See also: Journals and Magazines by Title; What is a Journal.

Search the Library Catalog

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:26:15 -0700

Welcome to PCC Library. The Library Catalog is your starting point to find books, ebooks, DVDs, articles, and other materials.

Websites

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:31:15 -0700

You might also like the Web Design Subject Guide.

Ethics/Privacy

Encyclopedia of Ethics: Computers
You will need to log in from off campus.

Information Ethics
From Wikipedia.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Gale. A one-stop source for information on current social issues. Includes viewpoint articles on both sides of an issue. Find information about computer and information ethics here.

privacy.org
A joint project of The Electronic Privacy Information Center and Privacy International.

General Information

ebrary
Over 13,000 full-text books in all academic disciplines. Watch a demo now!

Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures
Published by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)

Hope.com
Computer help for everyone. Includes a dictionary, information about operating systems, and much more.

How Stuff Works: Computer
Basic information about software, hardware, security, standards and more.

WhatIs?com
A web-based encyclopedia of computer terms, tutorials, trends and technologies. Includes Learning Path: Basic Computer Concepts

Networking

Network Basics
Network terms and basics. From About.com.

Software Development and Programming

cplusplus.com
The C++ resources network.

Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures
Published by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST).

Free Software Directory
A project of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A catalog of useful free software that runs under free operating systems particularly the GNU operating system and its GNU/Linux variants.

Linux Kernel Archives
The primary site for the Linux kernel source and more.

linux.com
Comprehensive information and resources about the Linux operating system.

Mac Developer Connection
Support for Mac developers.

.NET Framework Developer Center
Hosted by Microsoft.

Object Management Group
An international, open membership, not-for-profit computer industry consortium. OMG task forces develop enterprise integration standards for a wide range of technologies, and an even wider range of industries.

Oracle Developers Network
Includes support for Java, Sun networking technologies, Solaris and XML.

OSI Reference Model Illustrated
From WhatIs.com.

PHP
Information about PHP scripting including latest releases and information about conferences. Published by the PHP group.

Project Management Institute
Offers a comprehensive certification program for practitioners with different levels of experience.

Real Story
Track the latest developments in content management system (CMS) technologies. Formerly called CMS Watch.

Simple Talk
A blog about SQL server, .NET, and other database-related topics.

Software Development Process
Also known as a software life cycle and software process. Published in wikipedia.

Ubuntu
Everything you need to know about Ubuntu, a Linux-based operating system for laptops, desktops and servers.

Unified Modeling Language (UML) Resource Page
Produced by Object Management Group.

Get Help in Person

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:45:16 -0700

You can ask one of our librarians a question during open hours at any PCC Library.

PCC Library locations and hours

Chat or Text a Librarian for Help

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:21:42 -0700

You can chat with a PCC librarian any time you see the PCC Ask A Librarian chat widget on any of the library's pages (like the PCC LIbrary home page) or in a subject guide like this one. You can also get to us through AIM, Yahoo!, or Google Talk.

AIM/Y!: pcclib
Google Talk: pcclib@gmail

You can also text a librarian for help at:
971-259-TEXT (8398)

Need help when the library isn't open? Chat with an L-Net librarian 24-7.

Helping Yourself!

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:25:40 -0700

PCC Library has lots of resources that you can use on your own. You may already know that about the quiet study spaces as well as study rooms you can reserve.

But did you know the library also has video tutorials on everything from how to use the catalog to understanding how and why to cite sources? You'll find those videos, as well as information about using e-resources, at Tutorials and Handouts.

Help from Tutors

donna.reed@pcc.edu (Donna Reed) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:37:44 -0700

Tutors are available to you both in person and online, and the service is free! Cascade, Sylvania, Rock Creek and Southeast Center each have a tutoring center with in-person tutors in most subjects. More information about each campuses hours and locations at the links below:

Cascade Campus Learning Center

Rock Creek Student Learning Center

Tutoring at Southeast Center

Tutoring at Sylvania

Or get started working with PCC's online tutors:

eTutoring at PCC