Research Guides: Computer and Information Technology: Resources

Resources in Library Databases

Note: Use your KCTCS username and password to log into most databases off campus. Some databases may only be available from a SKYCTC campus computer.

Computer Science

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries.
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Career and Technical Education: Science & Technology
This database is the definitive source for vocational information focused on science and technology.
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Library Search

Library Search is an all-inclusive tool for searching most of the resources offered by the SKYCTC Learning Commons and open access sources, including books, eBooks, scholarly journal articles, trade, news, and popular publications, streaming film and other media sources.

Infobase Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Fourth Edition

Academic Video Online

Academic Video Online (AVON) spans a wide range of subject areas. Includes content like documentaries, films, and demonstrations from publishers like the BBC, PBS, and Sony.

Off Campus Access Guide
Use your SKYCTC username and password to access most library databases off campus. Visit our Off Campus Access guide for more help or call the Library Help Desk at (270) 901-1171.

Resources on the Web

Network World
Information, intelligence and insight for Network and IT Executives.
Redmond
Online edition
PC World
Technology product reviews and news.
Computer Weekly (Magazine/Trade Publication)
Technology news articles.
Microsoft Home Page
Student Software Discounts
All KCTCS students who are currently enrolled in a course are eligible to install the full version of Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 5 devices for free!
Cisco Network Academy
CNET
Provides the latest information and reviews on technology and consumer electronics.
Tom's Hardware
SKYCTC Computer & Information Technology
Provides information about the SKYCTC Computer and Information Technology program
Emate
EMATE Interactives help students learn difficult concepts in several areas of CIT.
Professor Messer
Professor Messer's free IT training videos.
Sy0-601 Labs
Sy0-601 Labs/ Study Guide.
Windows Security Logs
Security logs for Windows, SQL, SharePoint, etc. Webinars available.
My Event Log
Event Log Database
Server World
News and instructions for various systems and applications.
Onworks.net
Cloud-based Servers for various Operating Systems.
JSLinux
Browser-based Linux Operating Systems
Root Servers
Root Servers operated by 12 independent organizations.

Items on Reserve in Building L, Room 113

Computer Service and Repair by Chuck Easttom; Richard M. Roberts
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 111 Gaskins

ISBN: 9798888171844

Publication Date: 2023-10-02

Written for individuals wishing to pursue a career in information technology with a specific focus on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, or support. The text provides specific content about IT as well as career information needed for employment.
CompTIA a+ Guide to IT Technical Support by Jean Andrews; Joy Shelton; Nicholas Pierce
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 111 Gaskins

ISBN: 9780357674161

Publication Date: 2022-08-12

Teaches you how to work with users as well as install, maintain, troubleshoot and network computer hardware and software. Ensuring you are well prepared for 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exams.
Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2019 Intermediate by Sandra Cable; Steven M. Freund; Ellen Monk; Susan L. Sebok; Joy L. Starks
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 130 Gaskins

ISBN: 9780357359969

Publication Date: 2019-07-10

Introduce your students to the important new features that the latest version of Microsoft Office has to offer.
Technology for Success by Mark Ciampa; Barbara Clemens; Steven M. Freund; Mark Frydenberg; Jennifer T. Campbell
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 105 Gaskin

ISBN: 9780357124826

Publication Date: 2019-06-27

Gain a thorough understanding of today's sometimes daunting, ever-changing world of technology as you learn how to apply the latest technology to your academic, professional and personal life with Technology for Success: Computer Concepts.
An Object-Oriented Approach to Programming Logic and Design by Joyce Farrell
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 120-Woosley

ISBN: 9781133188223

Publication Date: 2012-02-09

This book takes a unique, language-independent approach to ensure readers develop a strong foundation in traditional programming principles and object-oriented concepts before learning the details of a specific programming language.
Responsive Web Design with HTML 5 and CSS by Jessica Minnick
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 155-Turner

ISBN: 9780357423837

Publication Date: 2020-02-06

Teaches step by step how to design professional quality websites that attract and retain customers, giving a solid foundation in HTML, CSS and responsive web design.
Concepts of Database Management by Lisa Friedrichsen; Lisa Ruffolo; Ellen Monk; Joy L. Starks; Philip J. Pratt
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 170 - WOOSLEY

ISBN: 9780357422083

Publication Date: 2020-03-04

Real cases, practical examples, helpful screenshots and concise explanations help clarify concepts, such as database design, data integrity, normalization, concurrent updates, data security and big data.
Security Awareness by Mark Ciampa
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 180 McFadden

ISBN: 9781305500372

Publication Date: 2016-01-07

Designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to protect computers and networks from increasingly sophisticated attacks.
The Official CompTIA Linux+ Self-Paced Study Guide (Exam XK0-005) by CompTIA; Garn, Damon
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 227 GILBERT

ISBN: 9781642744415

Publication Date: 2022-06-14

Covers all the latest Linux+ (XK0-005) exam objectives. Includes the following: Lessons referring to functional areas within the job role, comprehensive glossary with important terms and acronyms, and teaches the essential skills and information required for Linux per the CompTIA certification exam (XK0-005).
The Job Hunting Handbook - 2021 Edition by Harry Dahlstrom
Call Number: On Reserve SKYCTC CIT 297 Gaskins

ISBN: 9780940712270

Publication Date: 2020-02-10

In 48 easy-to-read pages, The Job Hunting Handbook walks job hunters through every step of the job hunt. They'll learn how to prospect for jobs, land interviews, impress hiring managers, and win job offers.

Certification Exam Prep eBooks: Access with SKYCTC Log-in

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500 Practice Test Questions by Mike Chapple; David Seidl
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9781394211432

Publication Date: 2023-11-03

Master key exam objectives and crucial cybersecurity concepts for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, along with an online test bank with hundreds of practice questions and flashcards In the newly revised ninth edition of CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, veteran cybersecurity professionals and educators Mike Chapple and David Seidl deliver easy-to-follow coverage of the security fundamentals tested by the challenging CompTIA SY0-701 exam.
CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests by David Seidl
Call Number: Access with SKYCTC login

ISBN: 9781394211395

Publication Date: 2023-12-08

Prepare for the Security+ certification exam confidently and quickly CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-701, Third Edition, prepares you for the newly updated CompTIA Security+ exam. You'll focus on challenging areas and get ready to ace the exam and earn your Security+ certification.
CompTIA Security+ All-In-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) by Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Dwayne Williams, Roger L. Davis, and Chuck Cothren
Call Number: SKYCTC Book Stacks QA76.9.A25 2021; e-book (Use Skyctc login credentials)

ISBN: 9781260464016

Publication Date: 2021-04-15

This fully updated study guide covers every topic on the current version of the CompTIA Security+ exam Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource.
CompTIA a+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Eleventh Edition (Exams 220-1101 And 220-1102) by Mike Meyers, Travis A. Everett, and Andrew Hutz
Call Number: Call Number: SKYCTC - Book Stacks TK7885.54 .E84 2023; e-book (Use Skyctc login credentials)

ISBN: 9781264610150

Publication Date: 2023-02-21

This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for new 2022 exam objectives.
CompTIA Network+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) by Mike Meyers (Series edited by); Scott Jernigan
Call Number: SKYCTC Book Stacks TK7887 .M49 2022; e-book (use SKYCTC login credentials)

ISBN: 9781264269051

Publication Date: 2022-03-28

This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam .

CIT Library Books & e-Books

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence by Michael Wooldridge
Call Number: SKYCTC; Q335.W658 2021

ISBN: 9781250770745

Publication Date: 2021-01-19

Artificial Intelligence is an exciting romp through the history of this groundbreaking field--a one-stop-shop for AI's past, present, and world-changing future.
Human-Centered AI by Shneiderman, Ben
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9780192660008

Publication Date: 2022-02-10

An optimistic realist's guide to how artificial intelligence can be used to augment and enhance humans' lives.
The Phenomenology of Virtual Technology: Perception and Imagination in a Digital Age by O'Shiel, Daniel
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9781350245525

Publication Date: 2022-08-11

The digital age we now live in is fundamentally changing how we relate to our perceptions and images. Daniel O'Shiel provides the first comprehensive phenomenology of virtual technology.
Artificial Communication: How Algorithms Produce Social Intelligence by Elena Esposito
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9780262368872

Publication Date: 2022-05-24

A proposal that we think about digital technologies such as machine learning not in terms of artificial intelligence but as artificial communication.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality by M. Claudia tom Dieck (Editor); Timothy H. Jung (Editor); Sandra M. C. Loureiro (Editor)
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9783030680855

Publication Date: 2021-05-05

This book features the latest research in the area of immersive technologies.
Deep Learning by Andrew Glassner
Call Number: e-book (Use Skyctc login)

ISBN: 9781718500723

Publication Date: 2021-06-29

Learn how to use key deep learning algorithms without the need for complex math.