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About O'Reilly Learning

O'Reilly Learning (formerly known as Safari Books Online). O'Reilly Learning platform contains 35,000 books, 30,000 hours of videos, learning paths, case studies, tutorials, audio books and O'Reilly's global conferences. Interdisciplinary database, focused on technology, computer science, digital media, web and mobile development, programming, and engineering.

How do I?

Search for a Video, eBook, Learning Path

  1. Enter a keyword in the search box
  2. Browse the Resource Centers, Topics, Learning Paths or Highlights from the homepage
  3. Browse by Category on the homepage

Create a Deep Link

  1. Find the resource you want to link in O'Reilly
  2. From the URL copy the (1) title and, (2) the resource number (eg. /ux-research/9781491951286/pt01)
  3. Paste onto the following URL https://go.oreilly.com/sheridan-college/library/view
  4. Your URL should look like: https://go.oreilly.com/sheridan-college/library/view/ux-research/9781491951286/pt01.html
  5. Paste/post the entire URL to share with students. 

Note: Students will need to enter their Sheridan email, then sign in with their Sheridan ID and password.

FAQ for Instructors

Can I add a video to SLATE?

Yes. You can link to the video using the link provided via O'Reilly Learning.

Can I stream this for my students while in class?

Yes. Streaming in a classroom setting is permitted.

Technical Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows 7+, MAC 10.6+, Linux 2.6+
Browsers: Internet Explorer 8+, Mozilla Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 19+, Safari 5.1+
Applications: Adobe Flash 10+

Additional features:

  • Off-campus access is permitted
  • Direct, permanent links to videos available
  • Mobile-friendly site