InfoGuides: IT 293: Applied IT Junior Transition: Find Articles

Key Databases for IT

Pairing Google Scholar with Mason Libraries
This file contains instructions on how to set up Google Scholar so that links to documents in Mason resources are included.

Academic Search Complete
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Provides full-text, peer-reviewed journals, as well as indexing and abstracts for monographs, reports, and conference proceedings. Features content going back as far as 1887.
View a tutorial on this database here.
NYTimes.com
Unlimited access to NYTimes.com and NYT Mobile apps, including Spanish and Chinese editions, which cover a variety of topics through breaking news articles, blogs, videos and interactive features. Includes archives from 1851 to the present (articles from 1923 to 1980 are limited to five per day per user; unlimited access to the archives is available through ProQuest Historical Newspapers). Note: Create or renew your account here: http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=https://ezmyaccount.nytimes.com/grouppass/redir, using their GMU credentials to gain access. All users need to renew your accounts every year. Upon login setup, download any NYT app from the App Store and use same login credentials for unlimited access. Login to NYTimes.com directly from any location. View a tutorial on this database here.
ProQuest Research Library
Provides access to more than 4,000 titles from general reference databases, including a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, and magazines covering over 150 academic disciplines. View a tutorial on this database here.

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Digital Library
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Citations and full-text articles in the area of computing and information technologies from journals, magazines, and conference proceedings published by the ACM.
IEEE Xplore
Provides full-text access to all journals, transactions and conference proceedings published by IEEE and IET. Accesses more than 1,000 books in the IEEE-Wiley eBook Library and IEEE-MIT eBook Library-Computing and Engineering Collection.
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Applied Science and Technology Full Text
Abstracts and indexes periodicals covering the fields of engineering, aeronautics, chemistry, computer technology and applications, earth sciences, energy and environment, mathematics, metallurgy and physics with full text from 1997-present.
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Computer and Information Systems Abstracts
Covers major areas of computer technology (Artificial Intelligence, Automation, CAD/CAM, Imaging, Logic, Engineering Physics, and more). Include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases from 1981 to present updated monthly.
View a tutorial on this database here.
Computers and Applied Sciences Complete
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Includes indexing and abstracts for academic journals, professional publications, and reference sources. Subject areas include Engineering, Computer Theory & Systems, New Technologies, and Social and Professional context. View a tutorial on this database here.
Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies
Reports on areas of interest to IT, communications managers, and specialists in the areas of computer and communications technologies. Useful for tracking technology trends, strategic planning, competitive analysis, market awareness, and product/vendor evaluation.
IGI Global’s InfoSci-Journals
Full-text database collection of peer-reviewed journals focused on information technology and knowledge management. Topics include Databases, Data Warehousing & Mining, Global Information Technology, Healthcare Information Systems, E-Commerce, E-Government & M-Commerce, IT Business Value, Support & Solutions, and IT Engineering, Modeling & Evaluation. View a tutorial on this database here.

ABI/INFORM Collection
The ABI/INFORM Collection includes international coverage and provides researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
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Business Source Complete
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Covers scholarly journals for business topics such as marketing, management, human resources, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Includes author profiles, financial data, books, major reference works, book digests, conference proceedings, case studies, company profiles, SWOT analyses, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, datamonitor, and country reports from 1886.
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Mergent Online
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Delivers comprehensive suite of authoritative financial information. Up to 4 years of key financial information on over 400,000 global private companies; integrated screening and searching for public and private companies; full company reports in pdf format; ability to view competitors on both private and public companies. View a tutorial on this database here.
Statista
Integrates more than 80,000 diverse topics of data and facts from over 22,500 international sources. Includes statistics and studies gathered from market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, government sources and international organizations. Create graphs, reports and infographics. Data is easily exportable for analysis. Statista reports now allow you to create your own interactive industry comparisons with Tableau Workbook. Find the free tool here or via https://www.tableau.com/trial/statista-benchmark-report-uk. View a tutorial on this database here.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda Online Training)
Provides Mason faculty, students and staff with free, unlimited online access to tutorials and courses in hundreds of subject areas, including office productivity; audio, video, and web software; as well as business and job skills. New courses are added every week. Log in with your Mason NetID username and password. LinkedIn Learning is available 24/7 from your computer, tablet or mobile device, and is supported jointly by Mason's ITS Learning Support Services and the University Libraries.

O'Reilly Learning Platform (Safari)
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The new platform (O’Reilly for Higher Education) expands the Safari Tech Books, offering business as well as technology books from industry-leading publishers; and adds videos, learning paths, case studies and exclusive content. Tutorial for the O'Reilly Learning Platform database.
Ebook Central
Access multi-disciplinary scholarly content from hundreds of publishers. Discover, evaluate, and access titles; and utilize tools for note-taking, highlighting, and instant citing. Read online and check individual entries for offline reading options including DRM-free chapter downloads and full book downloads. Note: Merges EBL Ebook Library and ebrary Academic Complete. Mason login required.
View a tutorial on this database here.
Ebsco eBook Collection
Includes several thousand electronic books, or eBooks on a variety of subjects, including public access books. Please note some eBooks are only available to a single user or one-user at a time. If using a Mac, use the Safari browser for best results. View a tutorial on this database here.

This section provides links to IT certification resources in George Mason University Libraries: Ebook Central, LinkedIn Learning, and O'Reilly Learning Platform.

Ebook Central contains books for reviewing and practicing.
LinkedIn Learning contains video courses on specific topics. When you complete a LinkedIn course, you can post that information on your resume for prospective employers can see it.
O'Reilly Learning contains books, videos, learning paths, and playlists for specific topics.

If you can't find what you need or need help searching the resources above, please contact Heidi Blackburn at hblackbu@gmu.edu.

CCENT Certification Prep Books
Source: Ebook Central database
CCNA Certification Prep Books
Source: Ebook Central database
CCNA Test Prep Resources
Source: O'Reilly Learning Platform
Contains study guide and exam cram books, videos, learning paths and playlists.
Cisco CCNA (200-301) Test Prep Video Course (LinkedIn)
Source: LinkedIn Learning
CompTIA Certification Prep Books
Source: Ebook Central database
CompTIA Certification Prep Resources
Source: O'Reilly Learning Platform
Includes books, video courses, learning paths and playlists (definitely check playlists).
Microsoft Certification Prep Books
Source: Ebook Central database
Microsoft Certification Prep Books
Source: O'Reilly Learning Platform
Includes books, videos, learning paths and playlists.
Oracle Certification Prep Books
Source: Ebook Central database