Computers & Internet

The computers & Internet collection includes information technology, computing machines, their connections, and their capabilities.

Sub-headings:

Art, Imaging, & Multimedia

Resources relating to text, graphics, still/moving images, and audio.

Computers & Internet News

Recent happenings in areas related to computers and their connections.

Computer Hardware

The physical machines and their subcomponents.

Computer Literacy

Understanding of what a computer is and how it can be used as a resource.

Computer Science

The study of computers and computing and information technology.

Computer Software

Computer programs, created to perform one or a set of tasks, that are then distributed or sold for use.

Cyberculture

The collection of cultures and cultural products that exist on and/or are made possible by the Internet, along with the stories told about these cultures and cultural products. This includes methods of adapting/representing aspects of older cultures to electronic (especially text-based) communication.

Desktop & Electronic Publishing

Using writing, graphics, and/or page layout software to produce material for print or electronic publication.

History of Computers & Internet

Links covering the history and development of computer technology and online access.

Internet

The electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world.

Platforms

Computer operating systems and computer standards that run them.

Programming

The creation of computer code for the purpose of accomplishing some task whether it be for developing software, including database query processing and building of websites or tools.

System Administration

Process of managing computer operating systems. Including tasks such as installing software, configuring users, and troubleshooting.

Resources in this category:

American Association for History and Computing
http://www.theaahc.org/

"The American Association for History and Computing (AAHC) is dedicated to the reasonable and productive marriage of history and computer technology. To support and promote these goals, the AAHC sponsors a number of activities, including an annual meeting, an electronic journal--the Journal of the American Association for History and Computing (JAHC), a continuing publication series, and a variety of summer workshops. "

Association for Educational Communications and Technology
http://www.aect.org/

"AECT is an international association for instructional technology and educational media professionals. Our mission is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use ofeducational technology and its application to the learning process." This site includes information about membership, professional development, and the Association's publications and archives.

Association for History and Computing
http://odur.let.rug.nl/ahc/

"The Association for History and Computing is an international organisation which aims to promote and develop interest in the use of computers in all types of historical study at every level, in both teaching and research." The AHC site has links to an online bibliography of history and computing, teaching material, history-related sites, back issues of the AHC journal "History and Computing," conferences, and membership information.

Association for Information and Image Management International
http://www.aiim.org/

"AIIM is the premier international organization for document management professionals....With more than 50 chapters worldwide, AIIM currently serves more than 9,000 individual members and 600 corporate members in 150 countries." The AIIM home page has information on publications, conferences and events, industry standards, and membership.

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
http://www.aace.org/

"The Association (founded in 1981) is an international, educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology. This purpose of AACE is accomplished through the encouragement of scholarly inquiry related to information technology in education and the dissemination of research results and their applications through Publications, Conferences, Divisions/Societies/Chapters, and Inter-Organizational Projects. AACE's membership includes researchers, developers, and practitioners in schools, colleges, and universities; administrators, policy decision-makers, trainers, adult educators, and other specialists in education, industry, and the government with an interest in advancing knowledge and learning with information technology in education. AACE's web site provides information about all AACE journals, including article abstracts; conference news and events, including Calls for Papers; educational/instructional technology position announcements; inter-organizational projects, including SITE--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education; and membership information."

Association for Women in Computing
http://www.awc-hq.org/

"The Association For Women In Computing (AWC) is a national, nonprofit, professional organization for individuals with an interest in information technology". Provides links to related web sites, listings of local chapters, the history of the organization, and membership information.

Australian Computer Society
http://www.acs.org.au/

"The ACS was established in 1966 as a result of the merger of then existing State based computer societies. It has become the recognised association for IT professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry, and providing a wide range of services and opportunities for networking and career enhancement. It is the public voice of the IT professional; the guardian of professional ethics and standards in IT; with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of IT." Their site contains news, information on professional development and employment services, as well as listings of the Society's publications and events.

British Computer Society
http://www.bcs.org/

"As the only chartered professional Institution for the field of information systems engineering, the British Computer Society exists to provide service and support to the IS community, including individual practitioners, employers of IS staff and the general public." Through this site, you can search the IEE Library Online Catalogue. You can also find out about events, education, professional development, publications, news, and Y2K issues.

Canadian Information Processing Society
http://www.cips.ca/

The mission of CIPS is "to define and foster the IT profession, to encourage and support the IT practitioner, and to advance the theory and practice of IT, while safeguarding the public interest." This site, which is available in English or French, has information about the organization and membership, a list of events, newsletters, and links to other resources.

Center for Applied Special Techology
http://www.cast.org/

"Founded in 1984, CAST is an educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities." These web pages "explain CAST's mission and goals, accomplishments, staff, board, and describe opportunities for Web visitors to support CAST's work." CAST is the creator of the "Bobby" software, which tests web pages/sites for maximum accessibility to people with disabilities.

The Center for Democracy and Technology
http://www.cdt.org/

³The Center For Democracy and Technology is a non-profit public interest organization based in Washington DC. The Center's mission is to develop and advocate public policies that advance constitutional civil liberties and democratic values in new computer and communications technologies.² This site has the latest headlines concerning CDT, has positions concerning legislations dealing with computer and communications technologies.

Computer Management Group Australia
http://www.cmga.org.au/

"Computer Management Group of Austrialia is an independent professional association aimed at promoting the free exchange of information on the latest advances in computer system and network management. CMGA strives to achieve improved, most-cost-effective application design, and appropriately selected hardware and software solutions."

Computer Press Association
http://www.computerpress.org/

³The CPA was founded in 1983 to...promote excellence in computer journalism. The Computer Press Association has members all over the globe, representing every field, every publishing company, the freelance community, and just about any other kind of technology journalist (one) could name.² This site has information regarding the Computer Press Awards, the Computer Journalism Review (newsletter), membership, projects, and contact information.

Computer Society of South Africa
http://www.cssa.org.za/

"The Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA) is the representative body of practising professionals in the computer industry. Its members come from many different backgrounds and bring together a variety of skills and experience. What they have in common is their interest in computing and in maintaining high standards of practise in the computing profession." The site has information on Society projects and events as well as links to related sites.

Computers 4 Kids
http://www.c4k.org/

"Computers 4 Kids helps students of all ages acquire the technology and technology skills they need to succeed in the future by providing equitable access to technology resources in homes, schools and communities."

Computing Research Association
http://cra.org/

"The Computing Research Association (CRA) is an association of more than 150 North American academic departments of computer science and computer engineering, industrial laboratories engaging in basic computing research and affiliated professional societies." This site provides an overview to the association, a searchable list of computer science and computer engineering departments, CRA policies and positions, links to related sites and organizations, publications, and general membership information.

EDUCAUSE
http://www.educause.edu/

"EDUCAUSE is an international, nonprofit association whose mission is to help shape and enable transformational change in higher education through the introduction, use, and management of information resources and technologies in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and institutional management." Included on this site are an information resources library (articles, current issues, job postings, etc.), information on conferences and other events, policy initiatives, publications, and information about the organization (membership, awards, etc.)

Electronic Privacy Information Center
http://www.privacyinternational.org/

"Established in 1994, EPIC is a project of the Fund for Constitutional Government and works in association with Privacy International, an international human rights group based in London, UK. Its goal is to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values. The site includes postings of alerts, electronic privacy and cryptology resources."

Independent Computer Products Users Group
http://www.icpug.org.uk/national/

"ICPUG is independent of any hardware manufacturer or software house. When you speak to a member of ICUPG you are talking to a person who can give you impartial advice based on experience, and not motivated by profit. ICPUG is a non profit making orginisation run by volunteers... The ICPUG membership is made up from all kinds of people. The young, the old, the quick, the slow, the competent and the beginner. ICPUG welcomes everyone. Among the ICPUG membership are some of the most respected names in the computing world, who give freely of their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of ICPUG members." The site offers news and links to related groups.

Information Technology Industry Council
http://www.itic.org/

The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) represents the leading companies providing information technology products and services. "ITI's mission is to shape policies and actions that: Open markets; Promote free and open competition; Rely on market-based solutions; Protect intellectual property; and Develop and advance the use of voluntary standards." This site provides information about the organization, its public policy, technology policy, and industry statistics programs. It also provides links to ITI press releases and members' home pages.

International Society for Computers and Their Applications
http://www.isca-hq.org/

"The International Society for Computers and Their Applications, Inc., promotes the advancement of science and engineering in the area of computers and their applications, and disseminates this technology throughout the world. " The site has information about the group's journal and conferences.

International Society for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org/

"The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the largest teacher-based, nonprofit organization in the field of educational technology. Its mission is to help K-12 classroom teachers and administrators share effective methods for enhancing student learning through the use of new classroom technologies." Besides information about the organization, the site has teacher resources, including job postings in education technology.

National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage
http://www-ninch.cni.org/

"The National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage (NINCH) is a broad coalition of arts, humanities and social science organizations formed to assure the fullest possible participation of the cultural sector in the new digitally networked environment." Contains Members only pages

The Progress & Freedom Foundation
http://www.pff.org/

The Progress & Freedom Foundation was founded in 1993 to study the digital revolution and its implications for public policy. The Foundation believes that the digital revolution portends fundamental cultural, economic, political and social changes. The Foundation's public policy work focuses heavily on communications, computing and telecommunications. It has funded research, published papers and held conferences and seminars on issues such as content regulation, encryption, local telephone competition and universal service. The Foundation also studies the use of digital technologies by government and in the marketplace.
The site includes selected papers and news articles, plus information for ordering publications from the Foundation.

SHARE Inc.
http://www.share.org/

"SHARE is a user group, an association whose Member organizations are broad-based users of IBM IT. SHARE's mission is to improve the effectiveness of its Members' information systems and professionals by providing education, promoting mutual support, and influencing IT strategies, products and services. SHARE's work is carried out by projects, steering committees and task forces. Our principal information delivery mechanism remains the same as it has since 1955--interactive meetings of Member participants, whether at our twice a year conferences or in our virtual community. Learn about SHARE and upcoming events and conferences; you can register for conferences online; you can join SHARE and participate in Members' fora on technical issues."

Society for Computer Simulation International
http://scs.org/

"The Society for Computer Simulation International is the principal technical society devoted to the advancement of simulation and allied computer arts in all fields. The purpose of The Society is to facilitate communication among professionals in the field of simulation." The SCS home page provides links to general membership information, SCS publications, conferences, and other resources in computer simulation.

Alliance for Public Technology
http://www.apt.org/

"The Alliance for Public Technology (APT) is a Washington, DC based nonprofit, tax exempt coalition of public interest groups and individuals whose goal is to foster broad access to affordable, usable information and communication services and technology. APT provides an effective grassroots voice for equitable and affordable access to the benefits of telecommunications technology in the Information Age. " This site provides links to information regarding conferences, newsletters, comments on current events (particularly the Telecommunications Act), House and Senate letters, publications, and related sites.

United Networks
http://www.networks.org/

"United Networks is comprised of users and system administrators and operators around the globe. The organization of all these people bring together the most unique source of information and resources available on the Internet." The site has news, internet tools, a message center, and a reference page.

Vietnamese Association for Computing, Engineering Technology and Science
http://www.vacets.org/

"VACETS was established in 1994 as a non-profit, non-political, professional and technical organization with the mission of providing a forum for engineers and scientists to exchange ideas and information, and to foster professional friendships." The web site has information on its missions, forums, activities, chapter, administrative committee, conferences, publications, etc.

Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
http://listserv.icors.org/archives/vicug-l.html

"The aim of VICUG-L is to foster the establishment and promote the growth of local Visually Impaired and Blind Computer Users' Groups worldwide. Most of VICUG-L's subscribers are members of blind/vi computer user groups in their local communities."

Xplor Canada Association
http://www.xplorcanada.org/

"The Canadian affiliate of Xplor International, the Electronic Document Systems Association. Xplor Inetrnational's mission is to provide organizations and individuals with lerning and networking opportunities which enhance the effective use of electronic document technology to achieve business objectives." The Website contains "information about the mission and membership of Xplor in Canada, Canadian meetings and exhibits."