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Subscription Databases and E-books

• Books 24x7 ITPro
  Gain instant access to hundreds of computer and IT reference e-books from publishers such as John Wiley & Sons, Springer, Ross, Microsoft Press, and others.
• Computer Source
  Computer Source contains nearly 300 full-text journals and magazines covering topics such as computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, and software. Computer Source provides full text technical journals and full text consumer computer titles.
• LearningExpress Library (Tutorials)
  Use the LearningExpress Computer Skills Tutorials to gain proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access and more. In addition, LearningExpress provides a way to prepare for academic or professional exams on-line, including SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, GMAT, PRAZIS, ASVAB, Cosmetology, Civil Service, Postal Worker, Law Enforcement, Fire, and more. California specific exams including 4th grade, 8th grade, CBEST, and California Highway Patrol. Online courses include Reading Comprehension, Grammar Skills for Writing, Math, Vocabulary and Spelling, as well as courses in Spanish. Learning Express also includes a section called Job & Career Accelerator. Over 1,000 occupations can be explored in detail. Users can search job postings from a database of more than 5 million up-to-date listings; then they can create resumes and cover letters, and practice interviewing skills. The Accelerator also helps people improve work-related skills and prepare for licensing or certification tests.
• Rich's Business Directory - Northern California High-Tech Guide
  This database from Rich's Business Directory includes all high-tech companies and contacts based in Northern California, including the Silicon Valley area. Companies: 10,734 Contacts: 44,277.
• Safari Tech Books Online
  Browse computer and IT books from O'Reilly & other publishers in the eBook format. Search for specific topics and code fragments across entire collection.
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Websites Selected by Librarians: Online Tutorials and More

• National Academic Press (NAP)
  Publishes the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. In addition, the NAP publishes more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics including computers and information technology. All PDF versions of books published by the National Academies Press (NAP) are available for free downloading.
• Learning and Technology Services Online
  From the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, this site offers guides to a variety of software and computing applications including Microsoft Office.
• Electronic Services Computer Training
  Printable handouts on computer basics, Microsoft applications, Internet, email and other topics, provided by the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
• Mouse Exercises
  Simple exercises to help you get acquainted with using a computer mouse.
• Mouserobics
  Exercises on how to use a computer mouse from the Central Kansas Library System .
• Peter's Online Typing Course
  An interactive typing tutorial with lessons and exercises.
• Santa Clara County Library Search Engine Guides
  Some choices to help you better utilize a variety of search engines.