LibGuides: Business Division Research Guide for Faculty: Information Technology

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Information Technology - Search Terms

Information Technology Search Terms

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Use search terms alone - network- for a wide variety of results. Combine them - network and cybersecurity to target your results.

Cisco
computer network; computer network infrastructure
cybersecurity
database; database administration; database server
internet technology; IT; IT-security; IT-security analyst; IT
network; network administration; network security
server; server administration
security; network security; cloud security
Systems - Windows; Linus; Unix

Start the Research Process with Credo Reference

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Use this database to understand basic concepts taught in your courses. It's also a great database for the first step in your research process. It contains short articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other reference sources on a wide range of subjects. Get started on your assignment or research project by learning about key people, places, dates, events, concepts, and ideas related to your topic.

Databases for Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed Articles

Business (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Business students and faculty will find full-text coverage in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management and strategy, and business theory and practice. Business and trade publications are updated daily to reflect the activities of companies and industries worldwide. In addition, this database provides access to a selection of international, U.S., and regional news publications. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Business Source Premier (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
This is the business industry’s most used research database. Find articles, economic reports, company profiles, industry reports, and videos from business publications in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance.
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines. It is especially useful to students and researchers who are looking for information about the history of technology, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies. Also includes publications in materials science and welding.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Students and faculty can access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. The database provides information on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas like hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
General OneFile (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Browse this multiple-subject database to find topic ideas for assignments in a variety of categories, including news, current events, careers, health, education, history, business, computers and technology, and self-improvement. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Global Issues (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Multiple-topic database that represents international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events such as business and technology, the environment and climate change, culture and society, health and medicine, and governments and political systems. Content includes magazine, journal, and news articles, and multimedia. Browse a list of topics from the home page.
Information Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Contains valuable content for information technology students, technology professionals, and others in information professions. Updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, business information, and more. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.
Vocation and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A great tool for students to learn about all aspects of jobs and careers, from required education and training, job searching, and maintaining a career. Content ranges from general career guides to highly specialized industry and trade journals. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.

OER - Information Techology

Information Systems: A Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology
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Business Information Systems: Design an App for That
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