For some time now, I’ve been encouraging people to check their public libraries for access to LinkedIn Learning. In fact, I even wrote a post about it.
But shame on me, because I wasn’t sharing another amazing resource simply because I didn’t realize it was available through many public library systems: access to the O’Reilly catalog.
It’s not exactly the same experience as a personal O’Reilly subscription or one provided through an employer or university. Depending on the library, there may be some limitations around access methods, features, or content availability.
Even so, it’s an incredible resource. O’Reilly offers access to thousands of books, videos, courses, and learning materials covering technology, data analytics, AI, programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, project management, and much more. It’s one of the best places I know to stay current in a rapidly changing field.
If you’re looking to build your skills, keep up with new technology, or even access some of my own content, it’s worth checking whether your local library offers free access to O’Reilly Online Learning.
Here are a few library systems that do:
Military & Federal Programs
- U.S. Army MWR Library
https://army.dodmwrlibraries.org/oapp
California
- Berkeley Public Library
https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/explore/elibrary/oreilly - Oakland Public Library
https://oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S183C2533313 - San Francisco Public Library
https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/335267 - Santa Clara County Library District
https://sccld.org/faq/oreilly-for-public-libraries/ - Sunnyvale Public Library
https://sunnyvale.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S173C1998771
District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Public Library
https://dclibrary.org/research-and-learn/oreilly-public-libraries
Illinois
- Mount Prospect Public Library
https://mppl.org/web-resource/oreilly-for-public-libraries/
Missouri
- Mid-Continent Public Library
https://mymcpl.org/research-and-learning/research-databases/oreilly-public-libraries
New Jersey
- Florham Park Public Library
https://florhamparklib.org/databases/oreilly-for-public-libraries/
North Carolina
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
https://www.cmlibrary.org/research-and-learn/oreilly-public-libraries
Ohio
- Toledo Lucas County Public Library
https://www.toledolibrary.org/blog/research/oreilly-for-public-libraries/
Washington
- Seattle Public Library
https://www.spl.org/books-and-media/books-and-ebooks/oreilly-complete-public-library
Wisconsin
- Madison Public Library
https://madisonpubliclibrary.org/resources/eresources/oreilly-public-libraries-tech-ebooks-and-digital-learning
Know of another public library that offers access to O’Reilly Online Learning? Drop me a note and I’ll add it to the list.
I hope this helps a few more people discover a great (and often overlooked) way to access high-quality technology training for free!