Filed on Nov 23rd 2009 in Library News
Computing Reviews is a database of reviews of computing literature that helps you identify the best new books and articles across all areas of computer science. The world of computing is fast-moving, and Computing Reviews (CR) can help you keep up to date with the latest developments and discoveries.
From the CR web site:
"CR allows readers to explore topics both broadly and in great detail,...
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Filed on Nov 19th 2009 in alert
The library will be closed on Thursday November 26 and Friday November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open our regular weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 9 pm. Want to contribute to Thanksgiving dinner but don't have time to cook? How about making a centerpiece:
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Filed on Nov 13th 2009 in Science
The annual TED conference brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers in Technology, Entertainment, and Design. They are challenged to give the “talk of their lives†(in 18 minutes) and many of these talks are available for free on the web.
Sifting through hundreds of videos can be a challenge, so to give you a taste of TED, here are a few of my favorites:
William...
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Filed on Nov 09th 2009 in Tips & Tools
Google has no doubt transformed the way we find information on a daily basis. Whether you need to know tomorrow's weather forecast or find out how computers are made, Google is a quick and easy resource to turn to. Of course, for in-depth academic research, your best bet is to use the library's databases to find articles from scholarly journals and other trusted publications.
However...
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