Featured Database - Learning Express
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Learning Express Library
This month our featured database is LearningExpress Library, a resource featuring timed, online practice tests you can take at your own pace and which gives you instant scoring and feedback. Using Learning Express Library, you can take online practice exams for many academic, civil service, college prep, and general education skills. Learning Express Library is available for use in the library, or for Patchogue-Medford cardholders, from home with their barcode and PIN numbers.
Access Learning Express Library from in the library or from home, or see listings of all of our databases.
Why Would I Want To Use Learning Express Library?
- Practice exams and skill tests in dozens of different areas, all completely free.
- Practice tests are true previews of the actual exams you will take.
- The test book you need is never checked out! LearningExpressLibrary is available 24 hours a day from any computer.
- Timed practice tests that you can take at your own pace and pause when you need, and are available for up to one year.
- Instant scoring for tests, with explanations of both right and wrong answers and an analysis of your results.
Who Can Learning Express Library Help?
- Job Seekers -- Get help compiling an effective resume and cover letter!
- Computer Users -- Learn Microsoft Office, Windows, Flash, Photoshop, and more programs online!
- Test Preparation -- ACT, AP, ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, SAT, TOEFL and more!
- Civil Service and Career Preparation -- EMT/Paramedic, Firefighter, Police & Law Enforcement, Postal Worker, Coemetology, Electrician, Plumber, Real Estate, Teaching and others!
- Improve Your Math and Reading skills from elementary school to college and beyond!
- New Citizens -- TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship Review, and basic math and English literacy skills for Spanish speakers!
Sounds Great! How Can I Try It?
It's easy! Just logon from home for Pat-Med residents OR from inside the library.
If you're at home, you will first need to enter your Patchogue-Medford Library barcode or username and your PIN
If you do not have a PIN number yet, you can create one here
Once you have logged on, you will need to register with Learning Express Library by clicking on the Register link under "New Users"
Why? So that Learning Express Library can keep track of the individual tests you are taking and their results. Please write down your username and password for Learning Express Library. Tests are normally active for one year from the date you sign on to take them. You can take them at your own pace and go back over tougher questions. Once you have registered at the site, you can then logon through the "Returning User" link. If you forget your password for Learning Express Library, you can retrieve it by entering the email address you registered with.
Once you have logged in, get started by either searching for the name of a specific test you want, or by clicking on one of the learning centers on the left side of the page to start exploring.
Job Seekers
LearningExpressLibrary.com can help you get ahead in these tough economic times.Start practicing here!
Job seekers can:
- Get step-by-step instruction in creating an effective resume and cover letter.
- Practice tutorials for job interviews, and how to prepare for the different styles of interviews.
- Get help improving your business writing, grammar and vocabulary skills.
- Develop time management and professional workplace skills to help you succeed.
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Computer Users
LearningExpressLibrary offers online, interactive tutorials for Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, the Microsoft Windows and Mac operating systems, and for Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft SharePoint Designer, and Microsoft Visio.
These interactive courses take you from learning the fundamentals through more advanced features and techniques for multiple versions of the Microsoft Office suite. Choose the Computer Skills Learning Center to get started.
If you do not already have it on your computer, you will be required to download Adobe Flash to use the computer tutorials.
Test Preparation
Dozens of practice exams are available for exams including ACT,AP,ASVAB, CLEP, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, SAT and TOEFL. Search for the name of the test in the search box on the welcome screen.
Civil Service and Career Preparation
Looking for a civil service job and need practice? Trying to get into some professions that require a license? These test books are always in demand. Law enforcement, clerical, and postal worker practice exams are among those available for you to practice. Choose the Jobs & Careers Learning Center.
Learning Express Library offers the following practice tests:
- Air Traffic Controller
- Civil Service Basic Skills
- Commercial Driver's License
- Cosmetology
- Electrician
- EMT-Basic and Paramedic
- Federal Clerical Worker
- Firefighter
- Law Enforcement -- Border Patrol, California Highway Patrol, Corrections Officer, Court Officer, Police Officer (including New York City), Police Sergeant, State Trooper, Treasury Enforcement Agent.
- Military (ASVAB and Military Flight Aptitude Test)
- Nursing School Entrance Exam and Medical Assistant
- Plumber
- Postal Worker (473 Battery)
- Real Estate Appraiser, Broker and Salesperson
- Teacher -- including NYSTSCE and PRAXIS
Math and Reading Skills Improvement
Learning Express Library offers dozens of skills improvement exercises for math, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing for students in elementary school to college and beyond. These tests can help students get ahead in class and prepare for college entrance exams. They provide handy review classes for adult learners going back to school after an absence and for adult literacy students and teachers who need to get their skills up to speed. Sample practice tests include an algebra skills review and a "Fundamentals of Writing" Course. Choose the appropriate student Learning Center to get started.
New Citizens
New citizens and new arrivals to the United States can use Learning Express Library to help them practice their English skills, review for the citizenship test, and learn basic math and grammar. Choose the U.S. Citizenship and Recursos para Hispanohablantes Learning Centers to get started.
- TOEFL Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing practice.
- U.S. Citizenship History and Civics Review.
- Math, Reading and Writing Skills Improvement with Spanish Instructions.
This page was last updated on November 24, 2009.
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