Brainfuse VetNow
Free online assistance for veterans and their families.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Free online assistance for veterans and their families.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Previously known as Teaching & Education Reference Center plus Career Center (TERC)
Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals. Take a Career Assessment, get career help, and find job listings from Indeed.com. Use the VisualCV Resume Builder to easily create a professional-looking resume.
Practice taking tests online for the ACT, SAT, GED, and other academic exams. Tests also include civil service, military, law enforcement, real estate, other career exams, and the U.S. Citizenship Test. You will need to register to create a free account with LearningExpress Library so you can access your own exams on repeat visits from your home.
For information about using the LearningExpress Library app, check out our FAQ.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Build your math, reading, writing, grammar, and public speaking skills. You’ll also find resources in English and Spanish to help you prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
An easy-to-use resource center for library users interested in learning more about the skilled trades and seeking to explore a career transition. BlueCareer provides in-depth information on more than 100 skilled trades, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience.
Self-assessment and job search resources. Get live resume and interview coaching, find unemployment assistance, job resources, and more, including eParachute, a Brainfuse partnership offering an online resource created by What Color is Your Parachute? author Richard Bolles.
Free online assistance for veterans and their families.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Explore potential careers (including military service), build workplace skills, and prepare for the ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments, the ASVAB test, the TOEIC® test and career licensure exams.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, and SAT tests, study for your AP Exams, and write your college admission essay. From LearningExpress Library
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Brush up on your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, math and science skills. Prepare for ACCUPLACER® and ASSET® college placement tests, CLEP® and DSST® exams, and graduate school admissions exams such as the GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, MCAT® and PCAT®.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
The fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer is with video tutorials. Now you can learn computer and internet basics quickly and become comfortable with everything your computer has to offer. From LearningExpress Library.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos, and interactive tools to help you make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Choose from subjects like:
A great resource for a variety of educators—from teachers and administrators to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. It seeks to provide full text for titles in the ERIC database and covers multiple levels of education and every educational specialty, such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing, and provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy.
Contains valuable content for library science students, information science students, technology professionals, and others. Information Science is updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology, including usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.
Covers the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness, and sports medicine. Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine offers a wide spectrum of information, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research, and more.
Aids users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career. Vocations and Careers offers hundreds of current and applicable periodicals ranging from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.
Previously known as Teaching & Education Reference Center plus Career Center (TERC)
Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests and use test prep eBooks to obtain your education goals. Take a Career Assessment, get career help, and find job listings from Indeed.com. Use the VisualCV Resume Builder to easily create a professional-looking resume.
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and personal interests. Connect to 4,000+ on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Courses cover content on leadership and management, coding, design, marketing, IT operations, data science, project management, human resources, sales, accounting and finance, and productivity. Powered by the Udemy for Business collection.
This resource requires that you create an account. You can log in with an existing Google or Microsoft account, or create an account with Gale Cengage.
NOTE: This resource is only available to users with regular library cards. eCards are not compatible. You can convert your eCard by visiting one of our community libraries.
NOTE: Users must be physically within Alameda County to use this resource.
NOTE: The Udemy for Business app is not currently available for library users.
If you are denied access to this resource, check out our Quick Start Guide.
Build basic skills, prepare for the GED and HiSET, and get ready to get your High School Diploma. From LearningExpress Library.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Whether you’re looking to find a new job in your current field or pursue a career in an exciting new industry, Job & Career Accelerator has the powerful tools and expert guidance to help you through every step of the process to succeed in today's job market.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Practice taking tests online for the ACT, SAT, GED, and other academic exams. Tests also include civil service, military, law enforcement, real estate, other career exams, and the U.S. Citizenship Test. You will need to register to create a free account with LearningExpress Library so you can access your own exams on repeat visits from your home.
For information about using the LearningExpress Library app, check out our FAQ.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
LinkedIn Learning for Library provides unlimited access to great content from Lynda.com plus courses offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
Users of any skill level will find bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses on hundreds of topics the latest software, creative, and business skills. All you need to get started is your library card/PIN.
If you choose to use the LinkedIn Learning app, our library ID is aclibrary. For help, check out our Quick Start Guide.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
NOTE: Due to privacy concerns, the library version of LinkedIn Learning is anonymous. This means that certificates earned by library users will not have the student's name on them.
Northstar Digital Literacy defines the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:
You will need to create an account to use this resource. Please note that this resource is self-directed - we do not offer proctored test-taking.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers unlimited access to 50K+ titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business.
O'Reilly for Public Libraries replaces Safari Books Online.
Learn how to use today’s most popular software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. These easy-to-use courses will teach you everything you need to know and help make your goals a reality — all designed to fit your current skill level and schedule. From LearningExpress Library
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Get ready to achieve your college goals.
You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Herramientas de aprendizaje, carrera y ciudadanía en español. Este centro ofrece a los adultos que están muy ocupados los recursos para mejorar sus habilidades básicas, ganar sus credenciales de GED® o ser ciudadano estadounidense. De LearningExpress Library.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Previously known as ReferenceUSA
US and Canadian Businesses provide key executives, sales volume, #of employees, parent and subsidiary relationships for over 10 million U.S. & over 1 million Canadian companies. Residential USA and Canada databases contain 120 million residential listings for the U.S. and 12 million for Canadians, with income and house values. Health Care Providers contains 650,000 doctors and dentists searchable by geography, specialty, Board certification, and much more.
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