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Self Service Guide

Find helpful information for about library tools and services.

Introduction To The Learning Express Library

The Learning Express Library offers training and practice in a variety of areas including mathematics, grammar, punctuation, and computer skills.  In addition, it offers test prep for those planning to go to graduate school or those studying to take licensing exams.  You can practice for the medical assisting and radiologic tech certification. Or you can prep to take grad school admissions exams like the MCAT, DAT, or GRE. 

Graduate School Practice Exams (PBPH)

Learning Express Library has practice tests and tutorials to help you prepare for your future graduate school plans.  

The graduate school admissions tutorials include:

  • GRE [practice tests, tutorials, ebooks]
  • MCAT [practice tests, tutorials]
  • DAT [practice tests]

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To access the practice:

  • Go to the Learning Express Library
  • Register for an account
  • Go to the College Students Section
  • Select Prepare for Graduate School Admissions Exams 

 

Allied Health Certification Preparation

Learning Express Library has practice tests to help you prepare to take exams to become certified in many different disciplines. 

Test prep for exams NWHSU students are the most likely to take include:

  • Medical Assisting Certification [Practice tests, tutorials, ebooks]
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification [Practice tests]

To access practice:

  • Go to the Learning Express Library
  • Register for an account if you don't have one
  • Go to the Career Preparation Section
  • Select Prepare for Allied Health and Social Worker Exams
  • Select the test you need.

 

Basic Skills Practice

If you feel like you could use a refresher or need to improve on some basic skills, Learning Express Library may offer what you need.  

Practice the following basic skills with Learning Express Library:

  • math
  • grammar
  • writing
  • technology and computer skills
  • reading

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You can find practice on these topics in multiple places in Learning Express Library. Where you go will depend on your level.  You may need to try a few out to see which practice fits your needs the most.

  • Go to Learning Express Library
  • Register for an account if you don't already have one
  • Go to a section to get practice.  To see which section holds a specific kind of practice, see the list below.

High School Equivalency Center

  • Build basic skills including:
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Math
    • Grammar
    • Vocabulary and spelling

Adult Core

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing, speaking & grammar

High School Students

  • Mathematic skills
  • English language arts
  • Technology skills
  • Logic and reasoning 

College Students

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Grammar & writing

Computer Skills Center

  • Intro to the computer and internet
  • Software (Microsoft Office)
  • Adobe