Library Online: Computer Science: E-books

Finding e-books

The easiest way to find if a particular title is available as an e-book is to search the Library Catalogue just as you would for printed books. You can search for an author, title or keyword.

You may be asked for your college IT username and password to view the e-book.

How to find and access e-books on the Library Catalogue

E-book collections

Dawsonera
The titles on Dawsonera have been selected by Academic Liaison Librarians to support subjects taught at the College.

You can browse and search for titles on the Dawsonera platform or search for a title via the Library Catalogue.

Log on to the e-books using your college username and password.

College staff should be aware that they will not be able to access Dawsonera e-books when they are connected to the BF College VPN. To access them, disconnect from the VPN or use another device:
Ebook Central
The titles on Ebook Central have been selected by Academic Liaison Librarians to support subjects taught at the College. You can browse and search for titles on the Ebook Central platform or search for a title via the Library Catalogue.

You can download the e-books to your computer or other mobile devices and e-readers (but not the Kindle). Only download the e-book if you would like to read it offline on a personal computer or device. You will need to install Adobe Digital Editions on the computer or device you are using to read the e-book. You will also need the Bluefire e-reader app if you want to read the downloaded e-book on an iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device. Ebook Central provides links to the software you need when you begin the download process. More information is available from the Help button on the Ebook Central website.

Log in with your college username and password.
Gale eBooks
Gale eBooks is a collection encyclopedias and specialized reference materials covering a wide range of subject and curriculum areas including Arts and Humanities, Child Care studies, Fashion, Business and Finance, Tourism and much more.

For off campus access:
Click on the link “Login via your home institution” ;
Enter your College username and password.
O'Reilly Safari Learning Platform
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The O'Reilly Safari Learning Platform (formerly Safari Technical Books Online) gives you access to a variety of formats including live online training courses, interactive tutorials, books, videos, and case studies.
Subjects covered include: Business; Desktop and Web Applications; Digital Media; Engineering; Information Technology & Software Development; Math & Science; Personal & Professional Development.

Please log on using your college email address. To finish activating your access look for the “Welcome to O'Reilly” email in your College email account. Select the link in the email to create your password and set up your personal O'Reilly account.
Once you have set up your O'Reilly account you can access the O'Reilly Safari Learning Platform on or off campus. Log in by selecting "Not Listed? Click here." you can then enter your email address and password.
VLeBooks
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The titles on VLeBooks (Askews & Holts) have been selected by Academic Liaison Librarians to support subjects taught at the College.

You can browse and search for titles on the Askews & Holts VleBooks platform or search for a title via the Library Catalogue.

Log on to the e-books using your college username and password

Computer Science: E-books

E-books - click on the cover to access the book online. You will need to enter your college IT username and password

Finding e-books

E-book collections