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Computer Science

Library Guide for the College of Computing- provides an overview of how to get started on academic research

Scholarly sources for Computing research

Scholarly sources, which are normally published in journals, as book chapters, or in conference proceedings, usually cover specific topics at a fairly deep level. In Computer Science, scholarly sources may include articles, handbooks, and conference proceedings. 

From this page you can 

  • See recommended databases for Computer Science, where you can search for articles by title, author or topic 
  • Access journals in Computer Science, to browse recent issues and see what scholars are discussing in current literature
  • Browse a virtual bookshelf of Computing books at the Georgia Tech Library
  • Discover recommended e-book sources
  • Learn how to request resources through interlibrary loan

What is a database and why use one

What is a scholarly database? 

A scholarly database organizes the best quality, most relevant information for a field or discipline in one place so it can be searched. Because there is so much scholarly research and so many different fields, databases specialize in which kinds of information or tools they provide. Also known as an aggregator, databases allow you to search many journals, or research sources at one time. For instance, as an example, one database may allow you to search thousands of peer reviewed journals at one time on the topic of cybersecurity rather than individually looking up each journal or source.

Browse the library's database list for a comprehensive view of all the databases the library subscribes to. 

Why use a scholarly database? 

Scholarly databases take into account the important publications and research methods of a field or discipline. The database helps you make choices about which articles you want to see - by subject, dates of publication, overall topic, and more. Google and Google Scholar, while vast, do no quality control on the content they provide or give you good tools to narrow your focus. 

Recommended databases for College of Computing

Find additional databases on our A-Z Databases page. Or search for articles by author, title or topic through Articles+ in the Library Catalog. 

You should ensure you are logged into to your GT account to provide access to GT resources. 

Find top Computer Science journals

Books for Computer Science

Recommended E-book collections

Why e-books

Databases that focus on e-books provide immediate access to resources such as textbooks, reference materials, and specialized monographs. E-book libraries cover a wide range of topics and allow for customized searching by topic, date, author and many others. These e-book libraries often include up-to-date content, new editions, and interactive resources that support learning and allow users to stay current with rapidly evolving technologies and methodologies in the field of Computing.

How to use Interlibrary Loan