Mathematics
Databases
- Academic Search Complete Most academic disciplines; many scholarly journals.
- American Mathematical Society Journals Covers 1996-present. Lots of full-text available.
- General Science Full-Text
- JSTOR This database covers a wide variety of disciplines and mathematics is included. Use the Advanced Search and check the box next to Mathematics journals.
- MathSciNet
Databases in Related Disciplines
- ACM Digital Library
- Computer and Information Systems Abstracts
- Computers and Applied Sciences Complete Computer theory and systems, new technologies, engineering.
- Computer Technology Computer and information systems, electronics and communications, internet and personal computing
- Institute of Physics (IOP) Journals
For a complete listing of databases provided by UMW Libraries, please see Databases A-Z.
Notes
Databases are useful for finding abstracts, citations, and often the full-text of journal and newspaper articles.
selected Resources in Simpson library
- CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics REFB QA5.W45 2003
- Dictionary of Applied Math for Engineers and Scientists REFB QA5 .D49835 2003
- Dictionary of Statistics REFB QA276.14 .U67 2006
- Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology REFB QA76.15.E5
- Encyclopedia of Mathematics REFB QA5 .T34 2005
- Facts on File Dictionary of Mathematics REFB QA5 .F35 2005
- Guide to Information Sources in Mathematics and Statistics REFB QA41.7.T83 2004
- Oxford User's Guide to Mathematics REFB QA40.T4813 2004
- Universal Book of Mathematics: from Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes REFB QA5.D27 2004
online reference works (umw/viva subscription)
notes
In addition to these print reference sources, also see Oxford Reference Online Premium for general or background information on a topic.
Websites
directories
- Catalog of Mathematics Resources on the WWW and the Internet
- Internet Mathematics Library
- Math on the Web
- Mathematical Resources on the Internet
Learning Mathematics
- Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures
- Efunda Mathematics (Mathematics for engineering)
- Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus
- Geometry Junkyard
- Internet Differential Equations Activities (IDEA)
- Math2.org
- Miscellaneous Mathematical Utilities Javascript utilities for solving problems interactively.
- Most Common Errors in Undergraduate Mathematics
- S.O.S Mathematics "Free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations!"
- VassarStats: Statistical Computation Web Site
- Wolfram Functions Site "Providing the mathematical and scientific community with the world's largest collection of formulas and graphics about mathematical functions."
- Wolfram MathWorld
Researching Mathematics
Notes
Unsure about information you found on the Web? See our Guide to Evaluating Resources.