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Online Learning Resources

	Niche Academy is an online learning platform made for Greenburgh Library patrons. The platform gives Greenburgh Library patrons their own online academies. The platform includes ready-to-use tutorials for common library services like OverDrive and RB Digital to name a few.
	Tutor.com is now available from 9 am to 10 pm, Monday through Friday, starting March 15 to June 15 2020. Tutor.com is a live, on-demand, one-on-one tutoring service for grades K - 1st year college, adult learners and job seekers. Access is free via your library card number and PIN.Tutors are available in a wide variety of subjects, English, math, science, social studies, writing, literature, etc. Standardized test preparation available for SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, PSAT, Advanced Placement, GRE. LSAT, MCAT, GMAT. Adult learners and job seekers will find tutors and test prep for the GED/HiSET, and U.S.Citizenship, plus job searching online, resume review, interview preparation and more.
	A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn software, technology, creative and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals through a video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Lynda.com no longer requires a username and password to access your account. Access your Lynda.com account with your library card and PIN. Click here to watch a video tutorial on using Lynda.com.
	LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, and more. The 3.0 version will require a new account if you established an account with version 2.0. Click here to watch a video tutorial on using Learning Express.
	Creativebug has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Note: You must have a Greenburgh Public Library card to access.
	A free online educational website focusing on technology, job training, reading, and math skills.The GCFLearnFree.org programs are designed around self-paced instruction. The website offers dozens of free, self-paced tutorials in technology, Microsoft Office, work and career, reading, math, and everyday life. To see a list of the subjects covered click here. Click here to watch a video tutorial on using GCFLearnFree.org.
	FirstFind is an easy-to-use website with information and resources to help Westchester residents reach their goals. FirstFind.org will help you get your high school diploma, learn English, look for a job, update your computer skills, and find out if you qualify for benefits.
	TechBoomers.com is a free educational website, featuring tutorials that teach older adults and other inexperienced technology users how to use the most popular and trusted websites and Internet apps. They currently offer over 60 free courses packed with video and article tutorials tailored for those with limited computer skills: written in easily-understood, non-technical language; providing context through real-world parallels.
	In partnership with Driving-Tests.org, the Westchester Library System is proud to offer free New York State Driver Permit practice tests and driver handbooks. Automobile, motorcycle and commercial handbooks and practice tests are available.
	Brings together the best fashion industry professionals to create lessons that inspire and educate students, teachers, home sewers and the fashion curious. Click here, for a description of the areas offered by the University of Fashion, including draping, sewing, fashion drawing, computer assisted design, pattern making, product development, business of fashion, working with knits, childrenswear, menswear and accessories.
	Provides many free online tutorials on Web Development, Microsoft, Adobe, Java and more.