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IT (Networking)  - Finding Books in the Library

E-library (Library Catalog) 

The catalogue provides details on all items held in the library and where to locate them.

You can access our catalogue from on campus and off campus from any PC, laptop or portable device with internet connection. For off campus access go to: http://sierra-actvet.ankabut.ac.ae/

There is a range of different resources available to you, including books, electronic resources and multimedia.

Useful Keywords

You will find books and other material of interest and relevance to your studies in different areas throughout the Library.

Listed below are popular terms that are used in the study of IT (Networking): 

 

  • Networking

  • Networks

  • Web technology

  • Information Technology

  • Network security

  • Hacking

  • Network architecture

  • Network administration

  • Router

  • switch

Books

The library collection has many books that can be borrowed.

Listed below is a selection of relevant IT (Networking) books, but there are many others. Browse the shelves or check the library’s online catalogue:

 

  • Computer networks: a systems approach TK5105.5 .P479 2012

  • Architecture of network systems              TK5105.5 .S4234 2011

  • Network security bible                            QA76.9.A25 C5985 2009

  • Guide to firewalls & network security   TK5105.59 .W535 2008

  • Hands-on MS Windows Server 2008     QA76.76.O63H96 2003

  • Hands-on ethical hacking & network defense QA76.9.A25 S55 2013

  • Computer networking : a top-down approach   TK5105.875.I57 K88 2013

  • Networking all-in-one for dummies           TK5105.5 .L667 2013

Searching the Catalog

Basic Search: You can search by author’s name or book title If you know them. You can also conduct a keyword search that will locate items based on words from the title or subject of the item. Results will include a call number where you can find the item on the shelves. Make sure you select your campus library from the drop-down list.

Power Search: The power search option allows you to combine search elements to refine a search or limit a search based on criteria configured by our library. It helps also limit your search by other criteria such as language, format and item type.

Useful Call Numbers

Books of interest and relevance to IT (Networking) can be found in different areas in the Library. Listed below are important Call Number areas to look at. A brief outline of the LC classification and subject areas is available at the end of book shelves and at: https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/

 

  • QA76-          Data processing/Computer science

  • QA 76. 73-   Programming

  • TK5105.5     Network architecture

  • TK5105.59   Network security

Online Databases

Databases are very reliable sources of information that help you trace information from full-text electronic journals and books. Our databases can be accessed remotely through this portal.

  • elibrary: multi-disciplinary full-text database

  • Safari: A range of IT & business e-books are available throughout ADVETI. This database includes thousands of books.

  • E-brary: a collection of e-books accessible directly online or through the library online catalog.

Useful Websites
International Professional Associations and Societies
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