Computer Science Faculty
Safari Books Online
The Safari TechBooks database contains the full text of books specifically for the Information Technology professional. It includes top publishers like O'Reilly, Sam's, CISCO Press and many more. The C.O.D. Library currently subscribes to the Top 100 best selling books in the Safari Collection.
You can acess Safari Books Online on the C.O.D. campus or use your Library card to access Safari Books Online from any online location.
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Instruction Sessions
Below are just some of the options available for your class visit to the Library. Interested in customizing a Library activity or creating one especially for your students? Your Librarian can help you design a Library visit and activity that suits your students and their needs. Can't make it to the Library? We can come to your classroom or off-campus center and provide your students with a virtual tour and introduction.
Time estimates are minimums and can be adapted to fit your students' needs.
Library Visit Options
Library Tour
| An introduction to what we have in our Library and a walk through both floors | 30 min. |
The Library Website
| A demonstration of website features including how to use the Library card and access MyLibrary | 15-20 min. |
Finding Books in the Library
| Demonstration of the Library Catalog, with an accent of finding technology-related materials | 15 min. |
Jobs and Careers
| An opportunity to explore the College and Career Information Center resources and use online tools such as Discover and other interest inventory sites. | 30 min. |
Library Activity Options
Finding Your Way Around the Library Website
| A basic exploration of the Library website has students finding materials in the catalog and exploring online research guides. |
30 min. |
Finding Books and Articles
| This activity simulates a research project, requiring students to identify books and magazine and newspaper articles. Reemphasizes using the Library catalog and online databases |
30 min. |
Library Research
| An opportunity to begin research for a class assignment. Instructors can supply topics beforehand for customized instruction. |
flexible |
Call Number Quest
| Students have an opportunity to explore the General collection of the Library as they search for the books that match a list of call numbers. Call numbers can be from any selected section of the Library. View handout |
30 min. |
Safari Online Technology Books
An introduction to searching and using Safari Online books
