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This is the homepage for all research resources related to Computer Science. Here, you can find Books, Databases, Journals, and more. For all our engineering research guides, see Engineering and Technology.

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Databases

ACM Digital Library
A community engaged with a repository of resources to support computing research and practice
Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies
A collection of 7 million bibliographies of scientific literature in computer science from various sources, covering most aspects of computer science.
Compendex
Summary of engineering research output for schools and research institutions. Analysis includes top author, funding sponsorship, and publishing trends.
Computer Vision Homepage
The Computer Vision Homepage was established at Carnegie Mellon University in 1994 to provide a central location for World Wide Web links relating to computer vision research.
HP Laboratories Technical Reports
Publications from 1990-2015
IEEE Xplore
Browse conference proceedings, books, journals and standards through IEEE. Institution login required.
MathSciNet
Mathematical reviews

Journals

Acta Informatica
Information science journal
Circuit World
Electrical and Electronic Engineering journals, starting in 1974
Computer
The flagship publication of the IEEE Computer Society publishes peer-reviewed articles written for and by computer researchers and practitioners representing the full spectrum of computing and information technology, from hardware to software and from emerging research to new applications.
Computer Vision and Image Understanding
Journal of computer vision (1995-Present)
EDN
Volumes 30-50 are also available in print in CEAS Library Journals collection, call number TK1 E323.
Electronic Design
ISSN Search for journals dealing with Electrical Design and Industry
IEEE Xplore: Browse Journals
All journals and magazines from IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Includes publications such as: Circuits and Devices Magazine, Journal of Solid State Circuits, Power Engineering Review, IEEE Spectrum. Also features transactions on the following: Antennas and Propagation, Automatic Control, Microwave Theory and Techniques, Power Delivery, Power Systems, Reliability, and on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
IBM Journal of Research and Development
A peer-reviewed bimonthly scientific journal covering research on information systems, which features the work of authors in the science, technology and engineering of information systems.

Standards and Specifications

ASTM Compass
ASTM Compass provides full-text access to the full set of ASTM’s Standards (both current and historical versions), Special Technical Publications (STPs) and Conference Proceedings, Technical Manuals, and research journals such as the Journal of Testing and Evaluation. Coverage 1931-present (UC login required).
IEEE Standards
IEEE Standards based on the six-step cycle of standards development, rooted in consensus, due process, openness, right to appeal and balance (UC login required).
IEEE Standards in Education Web Portal
For useful information on using standards in teaching
International Telecommunications Union ITU-T Recommendations
ITU allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies interconnect, and improves access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.

Patents

UC Patents Guide
A comprehensive guide from UC Libraries about patent research, law, and resources.
USPTO Patent Full-Text Database
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. This database provides a quick search tool for patents from 1976 onward.
Free Patents Online
Patent search tool, IP synopsis, and topic-based patent articles.
Espacenet: Europe's Network of Patent Databases
Free access to over 110 million patent documents

Professional Societies

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute (SEMI)
SEMI Is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing supply chain, connecting over 2,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide.