Representative Reference Sources for Mathematics
When doing a search for information, start by establishing a basic understanding of the terms and concepts in the field. Reference works such as dictionaries, handbooks, manuals and encyclopedias are great sources for this type of information.
CRC Standard Mathematical Tables R 510.83 C911
CRC contains more than 30 new sections, covering more than 3,000 items, and including tables, properties, etc.
Dictionary of Mathematics R 510.3 D554 1999
The alphabetical entries in this handbook focus on application rather than definition; this book is clearly intended as a study companion.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
An online version of the popular print encyclopedia, it is a great resource for basic information in multiple subject areas.
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mathematics R 510.03 E56
This 4-volume set is intended as a compact, up-to-date source of information comprising all significant results in all fields of Mathematics, pure and applied, from the elementary to the advanced level.
Mathematics Dictionary R 510.3 J28m 1992
An A to Z dictionary of mathematics; words, terms, and formulae.
Oxford Reference Online Online
This electronic resource contains the full-texts of over 100 books of general reference including Mathematics.
Finding Books and Other Items in the Library
To find book and other resources on Mathematics in our general collection start by going to the ALEX online catalog and searching by subject. You can refine your search results by viewing the Related Subjects and associated subheadings. Also, searching by keyword broadens your search and retrieves more information.
Browse by call number:
· 510 mathematics
· 511 general principles of mathematics
· 512 algebra and number theory
· 513 arithmetic
· 514 topology
· 515 analysis
· 516 geometry
· 519 probabilities & applied mathematics
Resources for Finding Articles on Mathematics
For the latest information from authoritative sources, use scholarly journals. Online library databases like Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of general databases that contain information from multiple disciplines. The following databases are other examples, typically more specific in nature, that contain information concerning this discipline.
ACM Digital Library
Contains archives of journals, conference proceedings, and recent issues of ACM’s publications.
Wiley InterScience (Formerly Blackwell Synergy)
You can browse by a specific subject area, like Mathematics and Statistics or use the advanced search option to find articles covering a specific topic.
ERIC
Provides lesson plans and other publications in the area of Mathematics education.
MathSciNet
A database of bibliographic information and reviews created and maintained by the American Mathematical Society, covering journals, conference proceedings, and other texts.
OmniFile provides citations, abstracts, and full text of scholarly journals and popular magazines. Use the subject area feature to help focus your search on articles from the field of Mathematics.
Journal Finder
If you are having trouble finding the full text of a journal, Journal Finder can help point you towards the right database.
Web Resources in Mathematics
There is a variety of web sites that might be useful. The following are a few suggestions. For additional web resources in this area, check out the library's delicious list of websites.
Bridgewater College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Home page for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Bridgewater College.
Directory of Open Access Journals
This site indexes open access journals that are refereed or peer-reviewed.
E-Journals.org
This site indexes e-journals from a variety of different disciplines. International journals are not always in English. Full-text is usually only available through a subscription to the journal.
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