Computing and Information Technology

Recommended Resources for Subject

Welcome to your library subject page. This has been compiled to help you find information for your studies.

Accessing eResources

Use the sections below for links to journals, databases or eBooks related to your subject. The link to each resource also includes login information.

Databases and Journals

eResource	Access Details
JSTOR A digital library that gives you access to more than 10 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources on a wide range of subjects.	Within college click on the title of the resource and it will open in a new tab. For access outside of college click on the title of the resource and then click the link ‘Log in through your library’, which can be found at the top of the web page. In the box ‘Search by Institution Name’ type in ‘Aquinas’ and click the ‘Search’ button. In the list of institutions click the ‘Log in’ link next to ‘Aquinas Sixth Form College, UK’. Enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username.
Science Reference Center Includes a computer applications, programming and hardware section which provides you with relevant articles on computing topics.	To access Science Reference Center please enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username. From the list of resources click on Science Reference Center.
Which? Which? magazine provides independent advice on a range of consumer issues, including technology.	To access Which? online, for reasons of copyright, you may be asked to enter the username and password you use to access your college Google account. A web page will open in a new tab detailing how to access the resource.

eBooks

Within college click on the title of the eBook and it will open in a new tab.
For access outside of college a login page will open in a new tab. Enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username.

Title
AQA A-level computer science: includes AS and A-level
BTEC level 3 national in IT
Pearson BTEC national information technology: student book

Other eResources

eResource	Description
Ted Talks	’Ideas worth spreading’ – features great videos and talks from some of the leading speakers on ‘Technology/Entertainment and Design’. Features talks from designers and some interesting videos on technology.

If you need help and advice using any of the resources please contact a member of staff at one of the Library Help Desks. These are located on the first and second floor of the Learning Centre. Alternatively please use our contact form.