Relaunched CSDL Site Boasts Improvements
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. 25 September, 2008—The IEEE Computer Society has introduced a new and more powerful version of its Computer Society Digital Library, a comprehensive research tool that offers online access to more than 276,000 articles.
With a clean, modern interface, the new version of the CSDL features quicker refreshes due to AJAX being used within the browser. Breadcrumb trails are provided for quick backtracking and information on periodical issues and years loads much faster.
The main digital library page now combines subject, magazines, transactions, letters, and proceedings browse functionality, as well as improved conference list presentation, and greater subject-browsing granularity. The library’s 49 subject areas are slated to grow and change along with the field of computing. Derived from library content strengths and domain expert advice, the subject areas lead to home pages that offer pointers to related content.
Inner search boxes have been added to allow searches within a specific area. Despite the improvements, users can rely on the familiarity of the search function, which still allows for search by full text, title, author, date, ISSN/ISBN, and exact phrase. In addition, users can still cross-search with the Association of Computing Machinery’s digital library.
“One of the most exciting things about this new interface is something users won’t see.” says IEEE Computer Society Digital Library Committee Chair, Phillip A. Laplante. “The CSDL now provides behind-the-scene flexibility for all kinds of future design work and enhancements.”
The CSDL provides online access to 26 society magazines and transactions and more than 2,700 conference publications. Members can subscribe to the complete CSDL for one low rate. Libraries and institutions can subscribe to the complete CSDL, Magazines, or Pick5 packages. Institutions may also qualify for a free trial; to determine eligibility, email csdl@computer.org. For pricing information, visit http://www2.computer.org/portal/web/csdl/subscribe.
To be notified of new CSDL article postings, sign up for the free monthly CSDL Newsletter at http://www2.computer.org/portal/web/guest/newsletters.
About the Computer Society
With nearly 85,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading organization of computing professionals. Founded in 1946, and the largest of the 39 societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Computer Society is dedicated to advancing the theory and application of computer and information-processing technology, and is known globally for its computing standards activities.
The Computer Society serves the information and career-development needs of today’s computing researchers and practitioners with technical journals, magazines, conferences, books, conference publications, and online courses. Its Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) program for mid-career professionals and Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) credential for recent college graduates confirm the skill and knowledge of those working in the field. The CS Digital Library (CSDL) is an excellent research tool, containing more than 250,000 articles from 1,600 conference proceedings and 26 CS periodicals going back to 1988.
