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Computers

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General Keyword Search

To search the catalogue try these Keywords:
Computer games Computers, purchasing Electronic commerce Family computers Microsoft Personal computers Word processing	Computers Computer programs Computer software E-mail Internet Multimedia

Subject Search

Subject	Dewey Numbers
Computer Graphics	006.6
Computer Networks	004.6
Database Management	005.3, 005.369, 005.7565
Desktop Publishing	005.2, 652.2, 686.2
Electronic Mail Systems	004.692, 005.7
Electronic Spreadsheets	005.369
Internet (Computer Network)          -- Social Aspects	004.67 303.48
Windows (Computer programs)	005.43, 005.369
Word Processing	005.3, 005.43, 652.5

Browse on the shelves - using the Dewey Numbers above.
Don't forget the videos!

Reference Items

When researching computers, the Reference collection is a good place to start. Items in the Reference section are not for loan. Please do not hesitate to ask the Reference staff for assistance.

Title	Dewey Numbers
1001 really cool web sites	R 004.67 INT
Collins Dictionary computers and IT	R 004 SIN
Electronic inventions and discoveries	R 621.381 DUM

 

ABS - Australian Bureau of Statistics

These resources provide statistical information about computers. Please ask for them at the Level 1 Reference desk in the Ipswich Global Information Centre.

Household use of information technology, Australia	ABS 8146.0
Use of the Internet by householders, Australia	ABS 8147.0
Information Technology, Australia	ABS 8126.0

You can browse the ABS Internet site for more information.

Magazines

Magazines in our Library that may have articles of interest on computers are:

Magazines	Locations
Australian netguide	Ipswich
Australian PC Authority	Ipswich
Australian PC User	Ipswich, Plains
Australian PC World	Plains
APC : Australian Personal Computer	Ipswich, Mobile
Better Digital	Plaza
Computer Choice	Ipswich
Silicon Chip	Ipswich

 

Internet Sites

The following sites are provided as a starting point in your exploration of what is available on computers on the Internet.

Buying a computer

Australian Consumer’s Association - Choice - Buying a Computer

Buying a Computer

Tom's Hardware Guide

Computer skills

Learn2Type- helps you master the skills of touch typing. The site is free, though registration is required.

Welcome to Mouserobics!

TypingMaster Online Test- you can test your typing skills quickly and easily within your web browser.

Internet skills

Dave's beginners guide to the Internet

Finding Information on the Internet - A tutorial (UC Berkeley)

Internet 101

Internet Navigator (requires a Flash-enabled browser)