InfoGuides: IT 342: Operating Systems Fundamentals: Find Books

Ebooks and other resources

Ebook Libraries
Certification & Test Prep

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.
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
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.
Tutorial for the eBook Central database.
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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.
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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

Information Science and Technology Print Books

Information Science and Technology print books are located primarily on the fifth floor of Fenwick Library and some are located at Mercer 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.

Information Science and Technology 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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