Gaining an Overview of your research topicReference resources are designed to offer an overview of a topic or research problem. They include dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, textbooks, guides, or bibliographies. They may provide an historical perspective, a chronology of events, definitions of terms or concepts, or bibliographic references leading to the literature in a particular field of study. These handy e-reference collections are accessible via Find Resources By... Subject, Title, or Type on the library's homepage.
Find a selection of recommended and useful resources for software engineering research on our Find Resources by... Subject > Computer Science page.
Searching for Periodical ArticlesThe most efficient way of finding a high-quality periodical article, is to search a periodical database or index that provides descriptive abstracts, subject indexing, and often, the full-text content of articles. Recommended databases and indexes for this course are:
ACM Digital Library, Compendex, IEEE Xplore and Web of Science.
Searching IUCAT for Books and PeriodicalsSearch IUCAT Catalog (Indiana University's online library catalog), to find books and periodicals (scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and other serials), or library materials such as music CDs, electronic resources, and videos. Materials at the Fort Wayne Helmke Library are designated by the library location FORTWAYNE.
IUCAT searches from on-campus computers will show only materials held by the IPFW Fort Wayne Helmke Library. To search all IU libraries, choose ALL from the Select Library pull-down menu on the search screen.
Sometimes IUCAT will lead you to articles in periodicals, but the most efficient way to locate articles is to use a periodical database or index (such as ACM Digital Library or Compendex) to search many periodicals simultaneously.
For help on searching IUCAT see Searching IUCAT Tutorial
When a Resource is Not Available in the LibraryRequest Delivery is an IUCAT feature that allows IPFW faculty, students, and staff to request materials held by other Indiana University Libraries and to have them delivered to Helmke Library (see the IUCAT Request Delivery Fact Sheet).
You may also request any item that is not available at Helmke Library through Document Delivery Services (DDS). DDS borrows books and provides photocopies of periodical articles from other library collections. The service is free for IPFW faculty, staff, and students.
Style Guides and Useful Tools for WritingA variety of style guides are on reserve at the Service Desk on the first floor in the library. These tools help you organize and write your paper or compile your project, and format in-text references and bibliography lists. See also, 2009 IEEE Standards Style Manual
And Finally, Ask a LibrarianLibrarians and skilled information assistants are always available to assist you. Visit the Service Desk to meet an information assistant who will help you get started. You are welcome to make an appointment with Your Subject Librarian if you need more in-depth assistance.
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mugambif@ipfw.edu
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
260-481-6511
Fax: 260-481-6509
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Florence Mugambi M.L.I.S.
Reference & Information Services Librarian (Visiting); Cataloger; Liaison to Computer Science, CIET, Engineering, MCET & Interior Design; Collection Developer for Career Resources; International Students Coordinator
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