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COMPUTER-SCIENCEnetBASE (CRCnetBASE)
 
COMPUTER-SCIENCEnetBASE books are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  COMPUTER-SCIENCEnetBASE provides online access to the full text of the CRC Press Computer Science Handbook series. Subject areas include Algorithms & Complexity, Computation, Computational Biology, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics Multimedia & Visualization, Cryptography & Coding Theory, Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery, Discrete Systems, Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition.

Notes: COMPUTER-SCIENCEnetBASE eBooks the library owns are accessible directly from COMPUTER-SCIENCEnetBASE, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format




CRCnetBASE (CRC)
 

We have access to these collections through CRCnetBASE




Credo Reference (Credo Reference)
 
Credo Reference is a source that reference librarians and others use that compiles essential, factual information from specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference sources.  Credo Reference is written for the interested researcher, not the specialist. It's a great place to start your research.



ebrary (ebrary)
 

ebrary books are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  Access the full-text of over 43,000 books. Create a personal bookshelf and highlight and take notes in the books. Coverage includes the subject areas of Business & Economics, Computers & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, History & Political Science, Humanities, Interdisciplinary & Area Studies, Language, Literature & Linguistics, Law, International Relations & Public Policy, Life Sciences, Medical, Nursing & Allied Health, Physical Sciences, Psychology & Social Work, Religion, Philosophy & Classics, Sociology & Anthropology.

Notes: ebrary eBooks the library owns are accessible directly from ebrary or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. You do not need to register to have your own ebrary account: one will be automatically created for you when you click on the Login button for the first time.  Important: be aware that when you login to ebrary to use personalized features such as your own bookshelf, you will be prompted with a PROXY login screen, even if you're on campus.

ebrary’s “reader” function is not supported under many browsers, including AOL's, MSN's, Netscape 6, Opera, and others, including ISP-branded browsers. ebrary works well without it. ebrary permits printing in 30 page increments up to 60 pages per user session. To print, right click on text, select "print" and indicate the pages needed.

Note of December 17, 2010: eBrary has changed its personalized account features. Users who set up ebrary personalized accounts before this date may wish to contact ebrary tech support at support@ebrary.com to have their  previous bookshelf contents merged with a newer "SSO" bookshelf account.  In your email, please provide your previous username and your new username and ask to have your bookshelves "merged". (To see your new username, log in and look in upper right of the screen.  Your new name will appear as "Logged in as...")




ENGnetBASE: Engineering Handbooks Online (CRCnetBASE)
 
ENGnetBASE books are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  ENGnetBASE provides online access to the full text of the CRC Press Engineering Handbook series. Subject areas include civil engineering, telecommunications, electronic engineering, materials science, chemical technology, computer science, avionics, manufacturing, signal processing, and mechanical engineering.

Notes: ENGnetBASE eBooks the library owns are accessible directly from ENGnetBASE, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format




IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEEE Xplore)
 
This database provides full-text access to over 12,000 publications produced by in conjunction with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE] and the Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET]. Included in this database are journal articles, conference papers, books and technical standards. Coverage is from 1988 to present, with some content going back as far as 1913.



IGI Global (IGI Global)
 
Full-text access to books on information science and information technology management from IGI Global. We have access to the following collections: InfoSci-Database Technologies, InfoSci-Intelligent Technologies, InfoSci-Knowledge Management Technologies, InfoSci-Security Technologies, InfoSci-Social Technologies, InfoSci-Software Technologies, E-Access Books, and E-Access Journals.



InfoSECURITYnetBASE (CRCnetBASE)
 
InfoSecuritynetBASE books are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  InfoSecuritynetBASE provides online access to the full text of the CRC Press Information Security Handbook series. Subject areas include Cryptography & Coding Theory, Information Technology: Security & Auditing, Security Management.

Notes: InfoSecuritynetBASE eBooks the library owns are accessible directly from InfoSecuritynetBASE, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format




ITECHnetBASE (CRCnetBASE)
 

ITECHnetBASE contains authoritative resources for the study, design, development, implementation, support, or management of computer-based information systems. They cover how to securely convert, store, protect, process, transmit, input, output, and retrieve information. This netBASE helps organizations recognize improved competitive advantage and generate superior performance at a greater value.

Notes: ITECHnetBASE eBooks the library owns are accessible directly fromITECHnetBASE, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format




Jane's (Jane's)
 

Military systems and equipment, geopolitical and terrorism intelligence, defense news and analysis, country security and threat assessments, and order of battle information for military forces worldwide.  

If you get the “This Connection is Untrusted” pop up window, click through the following.  You may have to do this a couple of times.
    • I Understand the Risks
    • Add Exception
    • Confirm Security Exception




Knovel (Knovel)
 

Knovel ebooks are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  Knovel offers interactive access to the full-text content of over 800 engineering and scientific handbooks and databases, and the ability to manipulate and search across this entire collection. Knovel currently has 19 subject areas: Adhesives, Coatings, Sealants & Inks; Aerospace & Radar Technology; Biology & Biotechnology; Ceramics & Ceramic Engineering; Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering & Construction Materials; Computer Hardware; Electrical & Power Engineering; Electronics & Semiconductors; Engineering Management & Leadership; Environment & Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection; General Engineering References; Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering; Metals & Metallurgy; Oil & Gas Engineering; Process Design; Sustainable Energy.

Notes: Knovel eBooks the library owns are accessible directly from Knovel, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each.  Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format. Knovel offers a "search within" feature. Data in books may be adapted and used interactively.




MyiLibrary (Ingram Digital)
 

MyiLibrary ebooks are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  Access a selection of full-text research, reference, and reading materials relevant to NPS research.

Notes: MyiLibrary eBooks the library owns are accessible from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Content is displayed in .pdf format. Printing is allowed in batches of about 20-30 pages or one chapter at a time.




National Academies Press (National Academies Press)
National Academies Press is the publisher for the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.  This platform contains over 4,000 e-books plus future reports all freely downloadable as pdfs.  Topics include: Behavioral and Social Sciences; Computers and Information Technology; Conflict and Security Issues (Military and Defense Studies, Weapons and Technology, and more); Engineering and Technology; Industry and Labor; Math, Chemistry, and Physics; and Space and Aeronautics.



Palgrave Connect (Palgrave MacMillan)
 
Provides access to Palgrave MacMillan's ebook collections including: Statesman's Yearbook, New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, Business & Management Collection, Economics & Finance Collection, History Collection, Political & International Studies Collection, and Social & Cultural Studies Collection.



SpringerLink (Springer)
 

SpringerLink is an integrated full-text database of journals and books published by Springer. The Library has access to books and journals in: Business & Economics; Computer Science; Earth & Environmental Sciences; Engineering; Humanities, Social Science & Law; Mathematics & Statistics.




Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science (Morgan & Claypool)
 
Synthesis Digital Library ebooks (their "Lecture Notes")  are included as part of the library's collection, and may be accessed like other library electronic materials via a link in BOSUN.  The basic component of the Digital Library is a 50- to 100-page "Lecture"; a self-contained electronic book that synthesizes an important research or development topic, authored by an expert contributor to the field. They provide more synthesis, analysis, and depth than typical research journal articles. New lectures will be added continuously and existing lectures will be revised as needed.

Notes:   Dudley Knox Library owns Synthesis Collection One and Synthesis Collection Two only. Synthesis Digital Library Lecture Notes the library owns are accessible from these links, directly from Synthesis Digital Library, or from a link in the BOSUN record for each. Content displayed in pdf format. Content may be saved and printed.




Wiley Online Library (Wiley)
 

Journal articles and e-books covering: Business & Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science & Information Technology, Math & Statistics, Physical Science & Engineering, and Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Notes: The Wiley e-books the library owns are accessible directly from Wiley, or from a link in the library catalog (BOSUN) record for each.  Books are displayed a chapter at a time in .pdf format. Special features include: "search within the full text," "find more like this," and citation export.


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