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Computer Programming: Books/E-books

LC for Programming Languages

Topic

Where to look

C, C++, C#

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .C15-C154

Java

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .J38

JavaScript

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .J39

Linux

Browse shelf at QA76.76 .O63

MS Visual Basic

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .B3

.NET

Various call numbers depending on application

Perl

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .P22

PHP

Browse shelf at QA76.73 .P224

Ruby

Various call numbers depending on application

SAS

Browse shelf at QA276.4 .S

SPSS

Various call numbers depending on application

SQL

Various call numbers depending on application

Selected Books

Getting Started

Use the library’s on line catalog to find circulating and reference materials, including books and audio-visual resources. Our catalog uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification system and subject headings. LC assigns call numbers (letters and numerals) according to the book’s primary subject. Many computer programming materials will begin with QA or TK.

Some quick catalog search tips:

  • The catalog defaults to all the libraries in the SAILS network. To search all Bristol Community College Libraries,  after your initial search select "Search BCC Titles" found at the top left hand corner.
  • Truncate with “$” (for example, combust$ will bring up combustion, combustibility, combustible, etc.)
  • Put phrases in quotes " ":
    • "Javascript" or 
    • "C++" or 
    • "Programming Languages"
  • Use Advance Search to limit by material type (e.g., DVD)
  • Click on  the “Catalog Record” and use the subject term links near the bottom to find additional materials.