It's a few weeks into the New Year—how are your resolutions going?

Now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your goals with an assist from OPL online learning. Our collection of free eResources can help you tackle some evergreen resolutions:

#1 Ace the Big Test

LearningExpress helps students and adult learners prepare for all kinds of standardized tests:

• Academic tests like the GED, ACT, SAT, and AP tests
• Career exams in civil service, cosmetology, law enforcement, military, nursing, and more

With LearningExpress, you'll never need to worry that all the test prep books are checked out! Whether you want to get your professional license or raise your ACT score enough to get into your dream school, LearningExpress can help you test your best.

Maybe you need one-on-one attention to ace your big test, but tutors can be expensive. [UPDATE: No longer available through the library as of 8/24] Brainfuse HelpNow offers free online tutoring for standardized tests, as well as general subject support and homework help. For job seekers, resume and cover letter review is also available. Submit your writing and get a response within 24 hours; create and share e-flashcards; meet classmates in a virtual private study room; or connect with a tutor at any time of day—that's right, live tutors are available 24/7.

HelpNow gives you the support you need, wherever and whenever you need it.

#2 Find Happiness at Work 

CustomGuide helps workers and job seekers master the apps used in offices everywhere, with dozens of self-paced courses on common software. Learning an app with CustomGuide will help you be more confident and effective at work.

When your new supervisor thinks you already know Excel? CustomGuide. When your laptop gets updated to the latest version of Word? CustomGuide. Need to give better presentations or set SMART goals? CustomGuide.

#3 Learn Something New

With expert instructors in tech, business, and creative fields, LinkedIn Learning [UPDATE: No longer available through the library as of 8/24] can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Browse by skills, subjects, career paths, or software. Whether you're looking for a new career or would like to grow in your current field, LinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 video courses to choose from. Topics include "soft" skills like resilience, team work, and time management, as well as "hard" skills like development and data analysis.

Find a job you love—or love the job you have more—with LinkedIn Learning.

Questions? Give us a call at (510) 238-3138 or email eAnswers@oaklandlibrary.org.

Happy New Year, and happy learning!

[Post edited to remove old online resource, August 2024]