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Computer Science & Other E-books

Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Covers new developments in computer science and information technology research and teaching. Includes many conferences. Check the Mason catalog for volumes before 2005. [Log in may be required.]
Springer Computer Science eBook collection
Access computer science e-books published by Springer beginning in 2005 (check the Mason classic catalog for books before 2005). Includes the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series.

O'Reilly Learning Platform (Safari) This link opens in a new window
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Platform includes books, videos, proven learning paths, case studies and audio books. Topics range from programming to IT networking to project management to graphic design to business strategy. The content includes code snippets, certification preparation materials, practice exercises, training videos, and more. Tutoriasfor the O'Reilly Learning Platform database. Please note: George Mason users are able to fully access all books through O’Reilly only through a web browser, and do not have application support.
Synthesis Collection of Technology This link opens in a new window
Formerly the Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science
Includes 75-150 page lectures covering topics including biomedical engineering, computer science, communication networking, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, etc. Complete lectures can be downloaded in PDF format.
Ebsco eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
An online library of thousands of books on a variety of topics.
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Access multi-disciplinary scholarly content from hundreds of publishers. Read online or check individual entries for offline reading options.
Notes: Includes EBL Ebook Library and ebrary Academic Complete. Mason login required.

Tips for Searching for Computer Science Print Books

Computer Science print books are located primarily on the fifth floor of Fenwick Library. Subjects covered by these materials include artificial intelligence,computer programming, networks, programming languages, the history of computing and associated topics. They will be most useful for theoretical and historical research as well as research related to the effects of computers/technology and society.

Computer Science books are found in the following call number area(s):

QA 75.5-76.95 (Electronic computers; computer science)
QA 76.75-76.765 (Computer software)
Q 300 (Artificial intelligence, cybernetics)

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