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Adult Core Skills Center by LearningExpress Library Card Required.

The Adult Core Skills Center helps adults achieve their personal, education and career goals by offering resources to help them improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, and prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center: Online Tutoring & Skill Building Library Card Required.

Whether you're going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on an academic skill, the Adult Learning Center is here to help. Tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM. The following services are included:

  • Live tutoring - get one-on-one help
  • Skill building - connect with a tutor to get help with an academic skill
  • Writing lab - get help with your writing - whether it's a report, essay, resume, cover letter, or any other type of writing material.
  • Test center - offers a variety of practice tests in math, reading, writing, High School Equivalency, U.S. Citizenship 
  • Microsoft Office Help - get help with the Microsoft Office suite

Brainfuse VetNow: Online Help with VA Benefits & Transitioning to Civilian Careers Library Card Required.

VetNow offers live online assistance for veterans and their families on a wide variety of resources:

  • Connect with a live tutor to help navigate your eligible VA Benefits, including housing & health care assistance
  • Choose skill building lessons in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, and a wide range of practice tests to master high school equivalency tests, college entrance exams, career prep, Praxis, ASVAB, GRE, ESL and more.
  • Get help with live job coaching, identifying skills, resume building, and translating military experiences into civilian occupations. 

Live tutors are available Monday – Sunday from 1:00-10:00 PM PDT.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Career Preparation Center by LearningExpress Library Card Required.

Are you preparing for a professional exam? Are you curious about a particular occupation or looking to improve your workplace skills? Choose the Career Preparation Center and begin your path to a bright future.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

CodeCombat Library Card Required.

Choose your hero, collect gems, and defeat enemies as you make your way through this fantasy game that teaches Python, JavaScript, C++, and other coding languages! Master Web Development or Game Development with over 500 levels that teach new ideas, build on existing concepts, and challenge you to think outside the box.

An account is required to save your progress. Look for the "Sign Up" and "Log In" buttons at the bottom of the screen to save your game.

Computer Skills Center by LearningExpress Library Card Required.

LearningExpress Library offers a Computer Skills Center, which provides video tutorials and other resources for computer and Internet skills, popular Microsoft and Adobe programs, and Windows operating systems.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep New! Library Card Required.

Gale Presents: Peterson’s Career Prep accommodates job seekers at all levels, whether they are entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Career assessments prompt personalized career recommendations and guidance on programs, knowledge, skills, and ability. Search for open jobs opportunities and create visually interesting résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be externally shared with prospective employers, using prebuilt templates.

Please note: if you would like to save your resume, test results and other progress on this online resource, you will need to Register and create an account. This requires First and Last name, Email, and the creation of a Username and Password. 

High School Equivalency Center by LearningExpress Library Card Required.

Earning a high school equivalency credential can open the door to better income, a more fulfilling job, and a college education. If you are preparing for the GED test, HiSET or TASC exams, the High School Equivalency Center's practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks will help you reach your goal.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Job & Career Accelerator by LearningExpress New! Library Card Required.

The Job & Career Accelerator from LearningExpress provides tools for job seekers, including: job and internship search engines, skills and interest assessments, occupation explorers, resume and cover letter builders, interviewing tips, career advice library, college finder, and scholarship finder.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

LearningExpress: Skill-Building Courses, Occupational Practice Tests, Career & Academic Tests, & Much More! Library Card Required.

LearningExpress Library is an online learning platform to take self-paced courses and practice tests. You will find:

  • Skill-building courses and eBooks to help with reading, writing, and math.
  • Occupational practice tests and civil service exams for a variety of career choices. 
  • Career and academic tests.

Available in English and Spanish. New users will be asked to create a user name and password when they first access the resource.

A través de Recursos para Hispanohablantes de Learning Express Library usted podrá hacer actividades para mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura y matemáticas, y prepararse para el examen de GED.

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 Libraries (Formerly Lynda.com) Library Card Required.

Online self-paced learning courses for continuing education in business, marketing, management, software, technology, creative skills and more! Discover teacher tips as well as courses teaching software and coding for educators. Courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Certificates of Completion are available; they are provided in the form of a plain document without any personal identifiable information such as your name. FAQ: Accessing the LinkedIn Learning App

Please Note: LinkedIn Learning requires users to be 16 or older. LinkedIn Learning also asks users under the age of 16 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to LinkedIn Learning’s Terms of Use and LinkedIn Learning’s Privacy Policy. By following the link above to access LinkedIn Learning, you certify that you are 16 or older, and that if you are under the age of 16, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to LinkedIn Learning’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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O’Reilly for Public Libraries (Formerly Known as Safari Tech eBooks) eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

Get instant access to videos and full-color reference eBooks geared toward the Information Technology sector. Enjoy access to early releases for titles published by O’Reilly Media. Also included are titles for personal & professional development and for project management.

Publishers include O'Reilly Media, Cisco Press, Adobe Press, Microsoft Press, John Wiley & Sons, Apress, Pearson Certification, Peach Pit, Career Press, and much more. FAQs.

Prepare For College by LearningExpress (formerly College Admissions Test Preparation Center) Library Card Required.

Getting into college is an important step to building a strong future. First, you must do well on your college admission tests and write a personal essay that highlights your special talents. Use this center to get the resources you need to achieve your college preparation goals.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Recursos en Español by LearningExpress Library Card Required.

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.

Este recurso está respaldado en su totalidad o en parte por fondos proporcionados por el Estado de California, administrado por la Biblioteca del Estado de California.

Rosetta Stone Library Edition: Language Learning Including ESL Library Card Required.

*There is a known issue with iOS mobile devices not authenticating library users. We are working with the vendor to resolve the issue. Please use PC, Mac, Chromebook, or an Android mobile device to sign in to Rosetta Stone. Learn more.

Immersion language learning for 30 languages including English (ESL)! Online courses are available in different proficiency levels and structured around core lessons that help build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills using interactive voice comparison, illustrative images, quizzes, and challenges. FAQs & Instructions.

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Salem Press eBooks eBooks & Audiobooks Library Card Required.

Salem Press offers online access to its print titles owned by Santa Clara County Library District. 

Full-text versions of Salem Press history titles include:

  • Great Lives in History: The Eighteenth Century
  • Defining Documents in American History: Immigration & Immigrant Communities (1650-2016)

Full-text versions of Salem Press literary titles include:

  • Recommended Reading: 600 Classics Reviewed - Reviews classics that continue to interest general readers and literary specialists, year after year.  
  • Critical Surveys of Mythology and Folklore: World Mythology includes traditional literature from a broad range of regions and cultures.

Also includes full-text career titles like Careers Outdoors, and health titles like Magill's Medical Guide. Please note: the information provided in that database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Treehouse: Learn Coding, Web Development, and More! Library Card Required.

Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills. Topics include HTML, CSS, Design, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, WordPress, iOS, Android, Business, and Development Tools. SCCLD patrons are welcome to register for a free account*. 

New users and returning members who need to reactivate, complete this web form first. Recordings of Treehouse Live, another service from Treehouse, is available for anyone on YouTube.

*There are a limited number of Treehouse seats available. SCCLD may deactivate accounts that show no activity for longer than 2 months as well as delete enrollment invitations that have not been accepted. You are welcome to re-enroll. Seats will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please Note: Treehouse requires users to be 16 or older. By following the link to access Treehouse, you certify that you are 16 or older.

When accessing the Treehouse link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the Treehouse website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.

Universal Class: 500+ Courses Library Card Required.

Unlimited access to hundreds of free, non-credit, continuing education online courses. Class subjects include business, history, mathematics, office skills and training, science, and test prep. 

Enroll in up to 5 courses at a time. You have up to 6 months to finish each course. Each course has an instructor whom you may communicate with using email. 

First time users will need to sign in with their library card number. Then follow the prompts to create a user account. FAQs.

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