From auto repair shops to doctors to plumbers to vets, Checkbook helps you find the best local services—and avoid the worst. Dedicated staff and members research prices, provide consumer advice, write reviews and provide ratings based on their real-life experiences.
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Find a job, grow your business, prepare your taxes, find federal forms, access stock market information and more.
Get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! The online tutoring you know and love has expanded tutoring hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7. Tutors in other subjects are available from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm.
Candid provides access to Foundation Directory Professional, Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, Foundation Guide to Proposals Online, Foundation Guide to Proposal Writing and Grantspace.org.
You can access Candid’s Foundation Directory Online from Inside the library. You will need to contact Candid via their FAQs or their Contact form for more in-depth assistance. Contact us here for help.
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Learn about different careers, plan for your education, get salary and benefit information, search for jobs, improve your resume and get interview tips from the US Department of Labor.
In addition to thousands of product ratings and reviews of appliances, electronics and more, you will find in-depth advice, tips and trends written by Consumer Reports experts. More comprehensive than the monthly print publication.
Formerly ReferenceUSA. Provides basic information on more than 24 million businesses and more than 262 million consumers in the US and Canada. Search for jobs, location, and industry; Find new business opportunities; Research executives & companies worldwide; Track down addresses and phone numbers; Locate out-of-town companies.
If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, find tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Learn how to do basic searches, use email, explore Facebook and more.
Search for printable forms from Federal agencies, including passport applications, Veteran benefit, and Social Security forms. Please Note: Because of form types and restrictions, this site is not available from catalog only machines.
Using LearningExpress Library Complete, you can:
• Prepare for the ACT, SAT and AP college admissions exams
• Build skills in math, reading, writing, social studies, science and technology
• Explore potential careers (including military service), build workplace skills, and prepare for the WorkKeys Assessments, the ASVAB and career licensure exams
• Prepare for ACCUPLACER college placement tests and CLEP exams
• Study for graduate school admissions exams (DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT and PCAT)
• Learn the basics of using a computer, navigating the internet, and using popular Microsoft Office software programs
• Study for the GED (Resources also available in Spanish)
• Prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam (Resources also available in Spanish)
Access legal information on topics including Accident Claims, Bankruptcy, Buying a House, Divorce, Getting a Green Card, Living Trusts, Personal Injury, Selling a House, Wills and more. Includes access to many full-text Nolo books and legal forms.
Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills, helps you build skills in key areas, and lets you demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Included are assessments, instructor-led curricula, and self-directed online learning in three main areas:
• Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills
Information on more than 30,000 stocks, funds, and other investment products. Also Includes independent analysis, industry information, stock charts, and portfolio building tools. Access for one user at a time.
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. And with a range of content formats tailored to all levels, you can learn in the way that works best for you.
NOTE: Not available through our OPAC terminals. Check out a Chromebook at any branch to use this resource.
Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and personal interests. Connect to 3500+ on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Courses cover the freshest and most relevant content on leadership and management, coding, design, marketing, IT operations, data science, project management, human resources, sales, accounting and finance, and productivity.
FREE Live Online Assistance for, Veterans, and their Families. Career, Veteran Support and Learning Tools. Connect with a coach to get help in job search, resumes, career path. Connect with an expert veteran to learn about VA benefits and community resources. Connect with a live tutor for help with academic and reading/writing skills.
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