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Education, Language, & Careers

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. As a Shaker Heights Public Library card holder, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. Once you have logged into LinkedIn Learning with your library card number and PIN you must create a personalized LinkedIn Learning account by entering your name and e-mail address. This account can help you manage your course history, playlists, bookmarks, and Certificates of Completion.

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Driving-Tests.org

Free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests specifically based on the Ohio’s DMV materials. It is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that let users hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask portions of the screen for greater visibility on the practice tests. Driving-Tests.org includes 12 Car Tests, 9 Motorcycle Tests, 12 CDL Tests, 3 Handbooks, and an Ohio BMV FAQ.

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GED Information

Answers questions and provides forms for taking the GED test from the Ohio Department of Education.

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JobNow from Brainfuse

Live online assistance, powerful tools, and other resources for job-seekers. Featuring live interview coaching, a resume lab, 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources, and The Adult Learning Center. The Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors. Login with your Shaker Library Card.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an interactive language-learning platform, offering more than 70 different languages and 18 different ESL courses. Learn real-life conversations with native-speaker audio and cultural context so that you can speak like a local. Mango features authentic content, interactive features, and an algorithmic review activity designed to adapt to your individual learning path. Sign up for Mango with your library card today!

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Northstar Digital Literacy

A self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics. The Northstar resource is available 24x7 on the library webpage, and library staff are available to help with the resource during regular hours. Ohio library access to Northstar is funded through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services ARPA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Hundreds of job descriptions, including education requirements and salary information.

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Ohio Means Jobs

A free website that connects employers and Ohio job-seekers. This site also provides access to the practice tests, courses, tutorials, and ebooks from LearningExpress Library, Job & Career Accelerator, and Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success.

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Professional Development Collection (for Educators)

Designed for professional educators, this database provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 550 high quality education journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports. Professional Development Collection is the most comprehensive collection of full text education journals in the world.

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Public School Statistics

Statistics from all the nations' school districts from the National Center for Education Statistics. Also useful for finding Magnet Schools, Charter Schools, and schools offering special programs.

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VetNow from Brainfuse

Free career and academic assistance for veterans transitioning to civilian life. VetNow helps veterans transition to civilian life through live, interactive career assistance, academic tutoring, and much more. Login with your Shaker Library Card.

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Vocational and Career Collection

Vocational & Career Collection is designed for vocational and technical libraries servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions, and the general public. This collection provides full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals.

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