This guide is designed for students studying Computer science. Here is a collection of various useful information regarding essay work and how to best utilize the library resources.
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Databases in Computer Science - A collection of databases in RU subscriptions and the Icelandic Consortia, specifically in Computer Science. Among databases are ACM, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, and more. |
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Leitir.is (RU) - Leitir.is grants access to various scientific, educational, and leisure materials. The search engine gives information on access to books, journals, articles, ebooks, audiobooks, music, photographs, university theses, audiovisual and much more. Students can select to search only in the RU library's catalogue. |
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Journals in subscription - A comprehensive list of all journals in RU subscription and the Icelandic Consortia and several open access journals. The results give information on where the journal is accessible, what issues/volumes are available and if the journal is peer-reviewed. |
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Search and find - a detailed guide for finding reliable sources, information on peer-review, plagiarism, Turnitin and more. |
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IEEE reference style - students in Computer Science, should use the IEEE reference style to make citations and reference lists. |
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Zotero - Zotero is a free reference management tool that the library recommends. The tool manages sources, creates citations and generates a reference list according to IEEE reference style (as well as multiple other styles available). Zotero works with MS Word and Overleaf. |
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Overleaf - An online LaTeX editor that's easy to use. No installation, real-time collaboration, version control, hundreds of LaTeX templates, and more. |
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Turnitin - Turnitin is an originality checking and plagiarism prevention service that checks writing for citation mistakes or inappropriate copying. When a paper is submitted, Turnitin compares it to text in its massive database of student work, websites, books, articles, etc. |
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Interlibrary Loan - If the library doesn't own the book or doesn't have access to a specific article, students can request the material via Interlibrary Loan. Please check out the price list before ordering. |
Harpa Rut is on sick leave until Christmas. During that time, Ragna Björk will assist students in Computer Science. You can email Ragna at ragnabjork@ru.is and book an appointment with her at Noona.is/hr.
New exchange students need to apply for a library card before being able to borrow books.
Fill out the application form online and then use your RU ID card to borrow books.
