Research & Learning
Adult Core Skills
Become a better reader, improve math skills, study for the citizenship exam.
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College Students Skill Review
College Students Skill Review provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results
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Computer Skills
Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design and more.
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Digital Literacy
Get empowered with digital citizenship skills to navigate today’s virtual landscape. Interactive activities include project-based learning activities using digital tools to create podcasts, multimedia presentations, social media campaigns, and more.
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Elementary & Middle School Students Skill Review
Skill-building lessons and practice for guiding young learners.
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Explora - Academic
Need a scholarly journal article for your research paper? Search articles from academic and professional journals covering the social sciences, humanities, general science, multicultural studies, education, and more. This resource is great for college students or anyone conducting in-depth research.
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Explora - General Research and Public Library
Search here for research on current and popular topics.
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Explora - Educator's Edition
A teacher’s companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Premier. It highlights lessons plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.
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Explora - Elementary
Explora for Kids is a great place for students to do research on current and popular topics.
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Explora - Middle School
A great place for middle school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.
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Explora - High School
A great place for high school aged students to do research on current and popular topics.
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Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy makes economics and personal finance easy to understand. Explore personal and household finance as well as macro-, micro-, and global economics.
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Great Courses Library Collection
The Great Courses Library Collection video streaming service is brought to you by The Great Courses—the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. This collection includes more than 250 courses, led by the world’s top experts, covering a broad range of subjects, such as science, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, fine arts and music, travel, business, and personal development.
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High School Students Skills Review
Offers skill-building resources for classroom and homework success.
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LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library provides interactive online practice tests and a tutorial course series designed to help users succeed on academic and licensing tests. It offers immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of results.
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Lerner Maker Lab
Lerner Maker Lab is a database for hands-on fun, like a digital makerspace. From cooking to crafting to chemistry projects, Lerner Maker Lab offers a variety of active nonfiction projects while also supporting digital literacy and research skills. Clear step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations invite readers to craft, experiment, cook, build, and celebrate through hands-on projects.
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Northstar Digital Literacy
Improve your computer skills here. Northstar assesses digital skills and provides self-directed online learning.
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Read It - English Language Learner
Read It! provides access to adapted articles and reference materials for middle and high school students and adult learners with developing English language proficiency.
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Recursos Para Hispanohablantes
Recursos para hispanohablantes is a part of LearningExpress Library dedicated to Spanish language speakers offering GED, American citizenship test preparation and other tools.
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Salem History
Search curated free content from Salem Press and Grey House Publishing to explore current and historical events.
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VetNow for Veterans
VetNow for Veterans offers veterans live help with a variety of services.
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