Learning & Education

Contains magazine and journal articles for nearly all research areas and areas of interest. The full text for most articles is available. (EBSCO)

Live coaching and practice exams for many tests including the U.S. citizenship exam and the GED.

Build academic skills, learn Microsoft programs, improve your resume, and more.

Use your library card number and password to log in.

With Cell-Ed, your cell phone becomes your teacher!

• Study anytime on your phone, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with 3–5 minute lessons.
• Complete courses in 5 - 20 hours and earn certificates.
• Talk or text with a coach when you need help.

Courses include:

• English on the Go - Choose from level 1 - 6  (high beginner to advanced). Beginner levels for Spanish speakers.
• Civics and Citizenship - Learn how to apply for and pass the U.S. naturalization exam.
• Work Ready - Gain key skills from applying for a job to communicating effectively at work.
• Skill Builder - Improve reading, writing, social studies, and math skills.

Con Cell-Ed, su teléfono celular se convierte en su maestra.

• Estudie por teléfono a la hora que sea, 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana con lecciones de entre 3 a 5 minutos.
• Complete programas de entre 5 a 20 horas y obtenga certificados.
• Reciba apoyo de un coach de Cell-Ed cuando necesite ayuda.

Cursos de Cell-Ed:

• English on the Go - Escoja de entre 6 niveles de inglés de nivel básico a avanzado.
• Civics and Citizenship - Aprenda cómo realizar una solicitud para el examen de naturalización y aprobarlo (cursos en inglés).
• Work Ready - Obtenga las destrezas clave para el trabajo, tales como la solicitud de empleo y la comunicación profesional (cursos en inglés).
• Skill Builder - Mejore su nivel de lectura, escritura, los estudios sociales y matemáticas (cursos en inglés).

Interactive video tutorials to help you master computer and Internet basics and popular software programs.

Index to journal articles and documents in education (EBSCO).

A teacher's companion to the various Explora databases, searching across content such as ERIC and Academic Search Premier. It highlights lesson plans, curriculum standards, and other professional development resources.

Free educational resources in math, grammar, science, history, SAT, AP, and more.

Join a learning circle and learn things that matter to you with your neighbors! Learning circles are free study groups for people who want to take online classes together and in-person. Learning circles generally meet for 2 hours a week for 4-8 weeks, and are free to attend.

Saint Paul Public Library is partnering with Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU) to bring learning circles to Saint Paul.

Learning Express Library includes nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books. Covers 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, GED test prep, and more. Includes:

• Adult Core Skills
• Career Preparation
• College Admissions Test Preparation
• College Students
• Computer Skills Center
• High School Equivalency Center
• Job & Career Accelerator
• Recursos Para Hispanohabalantes
• School Center

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Easy-to-use video tutorials to help you learn business, technical and creative skills anytime, anywhere.

Tutorials feature experts on Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, web design, digital video and audio, and much more!

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Mobile App Library ID: sppl

To sign in to the app:

• On the Sign In screen, tap "Sign in with your library card"
• Enter the library ID: sppl -- the complete path will be www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/sppl
• Enter your library card number and password.

Online tools for Minnesotans in the areas of career planning and education. Explore careers, plan your education, and find a job.

Formerly ISEEK.org, CAREERwise is produced by the Workforce Development Department of Minnesota State.

Learn to use digital services with step-by-step how-to video tutorials.

Information especially for educators, education researchers, and librarians. (EBSCO)

Learn 120+ languages.

English language learning is available.

Create an account for yourself to keep track of your progress.

Go mobile with the free app for Android and iOS devices.

Note: Transparent Language Online does not work on catalog/database computers at the library.

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