Mathematics & Computer Science Research Guide

Below are key resources for mathematics and computer science. Select the kind of resource you need from below, or scroll down the page to browse.

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Key Databases for Research

Search library databases for journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, case studies, editorials, reports, reviews, and other documents. The following databases are recommended for research in Mathematics and Computer Sciences.
ACM Digital Library 
Citations, abstracts, reviews, and full-text for ACM conference proceedings. 
Electronic Journal Center 
Research literature in various disciplines. Browse or search.  
Compedex 
Access to journal articles, conference papers and proceedings, and technical reports in engineering. The online equivalent of the print Engineering Index.   
History of Science, Technology, & Medicine 
Research literature in all scientific disciplines and related fields.  
Computer and Applied Sciences Complete
Research literature in engineering and computer theory, as well as technological impacts in the business and social spheres, including abstracts of journals, professional publications, and other sources. 
Science Citation Index Expanded 
Articles in peer-reviewed journals-- bibliographic information, abstracts, and cited references. 

MathSciNet 

Provides article summaries and book reviews. 

 

Supplementary Databases for Research

Compendex Historical 1884-1968
Provides access to engineering literature published 1884-1968.
 

Safari Tech Books Online 

Provides access to technology, digital media and business e-books and e-videos. Includes research literature and software manuals.  

Derwent Innovations Index 

Provides access to chemical, electrical, electronic, and engineering patents, with links to cited and citing patents, cited articles, and full-text patent data sources. 

 

Selection of Open-Access Sources for Research

 

Information & Research Literature Portals

Patent Searching

Additional Search Tools & Links

Science & Scholarly Search Engines

Mathematics Associations & Organizations

Computer Science Associations & Organizations

 

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