The Library
www.library.unisa.edu.au
Library electronic resources
for CIS offshore students
Library resources
Library catalogue
You can access the Library’s catalogue at http://catalogue.library.unisa.edu.au/
Search hints are available at the bottom of each screen, or use the
icon to access
an extensive range of catalogue help tips.
eReserve and eReaders
Many of your courses have readings to help your understanding of a topic. Many of these
readings are available electronically, either within the course page, or via the Library
catalogue. For more information on accessing eReserve and eReaders via the catalogue,
see www.library.unisa.edu.au/infoskills/reserve.pdf.
Databases, electronic journals and electronic books for computing
The Library provides an extensive range of databases to find information in journals,
conference proceedings, reports and standards for computing. More information can be
found at www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/database/default.asp.
Getting connected
When connecting to a database (or sometimes called an eResource), most databases will
require you to authenticate yourself. Type your Student ID number and family name at
the prompts, and then you will be connected. The authentication systems we use are
EZProxy and RPA. A few databases may use password access – always read the
information on the screen and follow the instructions. More information about accessing
databases can be found at www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/database/dbaccess.asp
A full list of eResource passwords is available at
www.library.unisa.edu.au/secure/passwpub.asp
If you experience any problems accessing a database, complete the Library Access
Problem Report form at www.library.unisa.edu.au/help/dbreport.asp.
Databases
The databases listed below are particularly useful to find information on computing:
ACM Digital Library
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=432079
Full text access to ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) journals and conferences
Connect using Student ID/Family name
Computer database
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=416930
Selected full text database, useful for looking for brief or newspaper type information
Connect using Student ID/Family name
IEEE Xplore
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=446294
Full text access to IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) journals,
conferences and standards from 1988, and IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers)
journals.
Connect using Student ID/Family name
Inspec
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=434622
Bibliographic database indexing journal articles, conferences and reports from all the
major publishers. Always use Inspec first when searching for information – a guide is
available at www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbguides/Engineering%20village2.pdf
Connect using Student ID/Family name
An online learning resource is also available at
www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/learn/library/?PATH=/Resources/Library%2Dmodules/E
ngineering+Village+2/&default=Introduction+to+Engineering+Village+2.htm, which
takes you through how to search Inspec effectively
netLibrary
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=555235
Full text access to ~100 computing and ecommerce ebooks
Connect using Student ID/Family name
Safari tech books online
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=486183
Full text access to 93 computing ebooks – click on ‘Bookshelf’ to see the titles.
Connect using Student ID/Family name
ScienceDirect
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=444159
Full text access to selected computing journals published by Elsevier and Academic
Press.
Connect using Student ID/Family name
Wiley InterScience
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/dbpages/dbpage.asp?pg=442990
Full text access to computing journals published by Wiley InterScience.
Connect using Student ID/Family name
Always remember if you cannot connect to the full text of an article from the database
you are currently searching, check the Library catalogue to see if an alternative access
method is provided.
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Online training
The Library has developed a range of online learning resources that can help you learn
how to search effectively. These include:
 Infogate
www.library.unisa.edu.au/infogate/index.htm

A range of online learning resources on specific topics are also available
www.library.unisa.edu.au/infoskills/onlinetrain.asp
Virtual Library for Information Technology, Engineering and the
Environment
The Virtual Library for Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment is
available at www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/VL/itee/default.asp. The Virtual
Library provides a useful place to start looking for information.
Internet guides
These internet guides may provide useful information when searching the internet:
Computer and information science www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/subject/cispath.asp
Computer systems engineering
www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/subject/comppath.asp
Interlibrary loans
Requests for interlibrary loans and photocopies of articles should be sent using the
appropriate electronic request form at
www.library.unisa.edu.au/ill/illrequest/illforms.asp
Articles and chapters can be delivered electronically via email.
Ask the Library
www.library.unisa.edu.au/help/
You are encouraged to contact the Library staff for assistance, particularly:
Ask a librarian
Use this online service for brief reference information and assistance with using the
Library's resources and services
www.library.unisa.edu.au/help/ask.asp
Your Liaison Librarian
or contact Cathy Mahar, Liaison Librarian for the School of Computer and Information
Science, email: cathy.mahar@unisa.edu.au
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