Online Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, and Classical music lessons from master musicians. Offers guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals including: Hundreds of hours of high quality video instruction; Studio quality play-along tracks; Downloadable written materials, tablature and sheet music.
eLearning
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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, we have the 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.
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)
Choose from 70+ world languages to learn with tools that adapt to how you learn best. Listen to conversations between native speakers, and use Voice Comparison to match your pronunciation with native-speaker audio.
Learn how to start conversations in American Sign Language with basic greetings, introductory phrases, and important cultural insights. The lessons provide modeling by native ASL signers with a variety of ASL accents.
Access Mango Inside directly or log into your Mango Languages account and search 'ASL' in the language search bar.
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, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint
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.