CIS91 - Selected Topics in Computer Information Systems
Email Address : mvieira@bristol.mass.edu,
Campus Extension : 2419
This Course Guide is designed to assist you with assignments and research for Michael Vieira's Selected Topics in Computer Information Systems, CIS 91. If you need assistance using any of the sources or need help finding additional information please contact a reference librarian either by stopping by the LRC, calling 508.678.2811 ext. 2108, or using our Online Reference form.
| Introduction |
CIS91 is a distance learning course that enables students to take a variety of courses that are offered in the field of computer information systems. Taken via the web, these courses are published prior to each semester when CIS91 is being offered. Many of those courses that students can select from are in the area of multimedia. According to The Encyclopedia of New Media, multimedia refers to:
"…the integration of multiple media forms, including text, music, spoken words, video, illustrated graphics, and still photographs, to communicate unified messages that, ideally at least, are also interactive."
This course guide is designed to provide you with some basic sources available at the LRC and through the web that deal with multimedia. For further assistance please ask a reference librarian. They will be happy to help you.
| Subject Headings |
The LRC has numerous books on multimedia in such areas as web development and design, software, graphic design, business communications, and more. Listed below are some subject headings that can be used in the online catalog at the LRC to find print and nonprint materials in the many areas that encompass multimedia. The CIS Multimedia and Internet option focuses primarily on software and hardware, programming interactive pages and presentation, and developing rich media. Links to commercial art, graphic design, etc. are included as resources, but students interested in those areas should consider taking art or graphic design classes to supplement the technical instruction.
For materials on specific software programs only, such as Adobe PageMaker, Illustrator, or Photoshop, Quark XPress, Flash, FlashMX, Dreamweaver, etc., please search under the specific name of the software, i.e. Adobe PageMaker.
| Selected Reference Books |
Title Call Number
Considered the standard one-volume reference in the field of computer science, this encyclopedia is useful for the computer professional as well as students. Entries are comprehensive and concise and covers every major aspect in the field.
Encyclopedia of Computers Ref. QA 76.15 E53 2001
and Computer History (2 vols.)
Provides a complete A-to-Z reference guide to computers, their development, and their usage in today's world. This two-volume set provides over 900 pages of facts, definitions, biographies, histories, and explanations of a wide variety of computer-related subjects.
Encyclopedia of new media: an Ref. QA 76.575 E5368 2003
essential reference to communication and technology
Presents more than 250 entries that explain the key terms, concepts, trends, and buzzwords that are used today. It explores the evolution and revolution in digital communications and human-computer interaction from an interdisciplinary, historical, social, and global perspective.
Handbook of internet and Ref. QA 76.575 H353 1999
multimedia: systems and applications
Provides a comprehensive reference on advanced topics in this field. Explores such areas as internet radio and television broadcasting, video-on-demand, world wide web applications, mobile multimedia systems, and digital libraries.
Handbook of multimedia computing Ref. QA 76.575 H355 1999
Provides a comprehensive resource on advanced topics in this field. Divided into four parts: basic concepts and standards; multimedia retrieval and processing techniques; multimedia systems and techniques; and multimedia communications and networking.
Multimedia and the web from A to Z Ref. QA 76.575 D548 1998
A comprehensive dictionary aimed at defining the language of multimedia. This second edition contains 1,500 entries all clearly and concisely defined. Includes extensive cross-referencing, an annotated bibliography, and an acronym table.
| Periodical Databases |
The LRC has a number of periodical databases that will provide you with a wealth of information on multimedia. This information can be in the form of journal or magazine articles, newspaper articles, transcripts from radio or TV news shows, pamphlets, or excerpts from reference books. The database(s) you select will be dependant upon your specific area of research within the field of multimedia. For example, we have the following comprehensive databases which cover a multitude of subject areas, including multimedia:
- Academic Search Premier
- Electric Library
- Expanded Academic ASAP
- General Reference Center Gold
If your research involves aspects of business or company applications to multimedia, you might want to try some of our business databases:
- Regional Business News
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Databases are accessible from off campus to patrons who have a valid accessBCC card unless otherwise specified.
| Web Sites |
Builder.com's Web Graphics and Multimedia Page