E-Books Available through netLibrary

The following e-books may be helpful in preparing for this test. Click on the title to be taken directly to the book. Please note that a netLibrary account must be established using a Shorter College Library computer before an e-book can be checked out.

Ceruzzi, Paul E. A history of modern computing. Cambridge, MA: MIT, 2003.

Freeze, Jill T. Sams teach yourself computer basics in 24 hours. Indianapolis: Sams, 2000.

Gilster, Ron. PC hardware: A beginner's guide. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2001.

Gralla, Preston. The complete idiot's guide to buying a computer. Indianapolis: Que, 1999.

Grossman, Wendy. From anarchy to power: The net comes of age. New York: New York UP, 2001.

Illingworth, Valerie. A dictionary of computing. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1997.

Kanter, Elliott S. Opportunities in computer maintenance careers. Lincolnwood, IL: NTC Contemporary, 1995.

Kraynak, Joe. The complete idiot's guide to PCs. Indianapolis: Que, 2002.

Liberty, Jesse. The complete idiot's guide to a career in computer programming. Indianapolis: Alpha, 1999.

Muller, Nathan J. Desktop encyclopedia of the Internet. Boston: Artech, 1999.

Subject Headings

Use these terms when performing a subject search for books on this topic in the Shorter library catalog or netLibrary:

Computer networks

Computers

Computers -- History

Electronic data processing -- History

Internet -- Social aspects

Microcomputers

Dewey Call Numbers

Browse the shelves near the following call numbers to find books on this topic:

001 - 006

025

Intercampus Loans

Request an intercampus loan only after you have exhausted the above resources. Fill in all blanks down to the section labeled "DANTES Materials." Follow the directions given in the "DANTES Materials" section, stop, scroll to the bottom, and click the "submit" button. You will be contacted when your materials are ready to be picked up.