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Adult Learning Center

Adult Learning Center

Powered by Brainfuse. Tools to prepare for citizenship and high-school equivalency exams, live tutors to help with Microsoft Office, Excel or Powerpoint, writing experts to assist you in perfecting your resume, and much more.

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Digital Learn (Basic Computer Lessons)

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Free video-based, beginner-lever classes from the Public Library Association teaching the basics of using computers, email, the internet, etc.

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How Stuff Works

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Provides non-technical explanations of the technology and scientific principles behind a multitude of "stuff," from engines to cell phones.
 

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Information Science & Technology (Gale OneFile)

Information Science and Technology (Gale OneFile)

Journal and magazine articles focused on technology and information science. A subset of Gale Power Search.

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Library of Congress Digital Collections

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Primary source material (7 million items) dealing with American history and culture.

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

Video courses taught by industry-recognized experts to help you learn technology, creative, and business skills. LinkedIn Learning can be accessed in a web browser or applications for tablets and smartphones.

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O'Reilly for Public Libraries

OReilly for Public Libraries

Books and video courses in areas such as information technology and software, business, digital media, professional and personal development, and desktop/web applications.
 

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Science (Gale OneFile)

Science (Gale OneFile)

Information on the latest scientific developments. Updated daily, Science has articles to satisfy almost every scientific inquiry and keep researchers current.

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U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

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General patent and trademark information and forms, along with IP policy and a Learning & Resources section.

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Udemy

Udemy

Offers over 6000 courses in the areas of business, tech, and personal development across 75+ different categories.

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EBSCO Discovery Service

Search through a comprehensive collection of content from many of our Library Exclusive resources. Includes subject indexes and access to full-text articles from thousands of journals, magazines, and newspapers.