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License Learning Express Library?
By Bill DeJohn
October 14, 2009
Minnesota Libraries: Please Give Me Feedback About Learning Express Library
After talking with a number of people, I sought a quote for statewide access to Learning Express Library,
and I am interested in hearing feedback from Minnesota librarians who serve high school students, college
students, and the general public. Reports from Minnesota public libraries that already subscribe to Learning
Express Library have been very positive. For those of you who do not subscribe, I would appreciate it if you
would look at the trial site and give me feedback on the usefulness of having this product available to your
community.
I believe we could have many non-library organizations that would promote this resource to their own members,
and it may be a plus for all libraries. Learning Express Library appears to have courses and tests (in English
and Spanish) that are applicable to K-12, college, and the general community. I suspect it would be of particular
interest to workforce centers and to people who are unemployed and need to take some exams as they apply for new
positions.
A description supplied by Learning Express is below.
The trial site is:
I would appreciate any feedback that Minnesota library staff can give me by October 26, 2009. Please contact me
at w-dejo@umn.edu, 612-624-2839, 800-462-5348.
Here's the vendor's information about the product:
In today's global economy and the emphasis on 21st Century Skills, Learning Express Library™ helps patrons
of all ages prepare for success in life by meeting a broad range of educational and career-oriented needs through
interactive tutorials and authentic practice tests, including:
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Improving workplace skills such as resume-writing, interviewing, job search and assessment, and business
communications.
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Preparing for certification and license exams and aptitude tests for careers in allied healthcare, education,
civil service, law enforcement, EMS, military, among others.
- Mastering popular computer programs such as Microsoft Office required by many employers.
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Improving proficiency levels in math, reading, and writing for elementary, middle, and high school students
as well as adult learners.
- Improving writing skills critical for success in school, college, and in careers.
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Achieving higher scores on college admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT and improving performance on
Advanced Placement exams.
- Preparing for graduate school admissions tests such as the GMAT, LSAT, and GRE.
- Preparing for high-stakes examinations of broad interest such as the GED, TOEFL iBT, and U.S. citizenship.