Computing
The Packt collection of Library eBooks has been purchased to support Computing students:
Packt now contains over 860 titles related to: Data, Cloud, Programming, Web Development (published 2019 to date) which students can download and keep. These books are only available online.
Additional Library eBooks
There are lots of eBooks listed in Primo. They will have different licences (e.g. available to download & keep; or view online). See our advice about accessing eBooks:
Library Skills Guide: tutorials and guidance on eBooks
Some ebooks can be searched at chapter level in Primo but the majority of eBooks are listed at title level only. If you want to 'search inside' an eBook, use the eBooks own websites. As well as the Packt eBooks, these publishers are also useful for Computing:
- Ebook central (Proquest) This link opens in a new window
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Thousands of Library eBooks covering all disciplines. These eBooks offer online viewing not permanent download.
- Morgan & Claypool eBooks (via IEEE)Artificial Intelligence; HCI; computing for health needs; Mathematics/Statistics; data science; networks; algorithms
- MIT Press eBooks (via IEEE)Artificial Intelligence; information theory; computer programming; information technology; electrical engineering
- Taylor & Francis eBooksLibrary eBooks covering all disciplines. Tip: Filter on the left side of search results to ‘show content I have access to’. These books can be downloaded to keep.
- NOW publishers (via IEEE)Covers a broad spectrum of Machine Learning to computer security to mechanical engineering topics
- Artech House This link opens in a new windowAntenna; communications; RF/microwave design; computer security; signal processing (available to download and keep).
Key Locations of print books on the Library shelves
The Library books are classified according to Dewey:
| Subject | Library Level | Shelfmark |
|---|---|---|
| Computing topics e.g. programming language, SEO, HCI etc. | 2 | 003 - 025 |
| Machine learning | 2 | 006.31 |
| Internet Law | 2 | 343.099 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 510-519.5 |
| Game Design / App design | 0 | 794.8 |
Understanding Dewey: how to locate a book on the shelves by its shelf number
Primo Library Catalogue
Primo is the gateway to all the library's resources and includes details of both print and e books:
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See videos and guidance on how to use Primo to find books and access eBooks, renew your book loans, request a book that's currently on loan to someone else, and to understand how Primo works. Any questions, please contact Kate.