Books in Hiebert Library are arranged using call numbers based on the Library of Congress Classification system. See our guide "How to Read a Call Number" if you need an introduction to how call numbers work.
Most books in the field of software engineering can be found in the following call number ranges. (Keep in mind, however, that the vast majority of books in these areas are e-books, and therefore will not be found on the shelves).
HD30.213: Management Information Systems
Q334-342: Artificial intelligence
QA76: Computer science
QA76.5-.765 Computer software
TK5105: Data transmission systems
Refer to the map of Hiebert Library for help finding where these call number areas are located.
Library resources in the Hiebert library are organized by subject, using the Library of Congress Classification system. Often, the best way to find resources is by doing a Subject search.
Users often use keyword searches, which can be helpful, but don’t fully capture the collections resources. You can visit the Search Strategies guide to help you strengthen your library searches.
Below are only a sample of useful subject headings you can use to find resources in various areas of the discipline. You can use the Advanced Search in the Search Hiebert Library search boxes embedded throughout the guides to subject search and find resources in the library discovery service.