Career & Continuing Education

Get help with every step of the college admissions process. CollegeNow includes:

• Application resources: Access materials such as SAT/ACT preparation guides, essay writing resources, recommendation letter tips, & more.
• Admissions resources: Get tips on the admissions process including wait listing, transferring, trade schools, & more.
• Financial aid resources: Find information on college financial planning, scholarships, loans, & expert guidance on completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• Live guidance counselors: Online guidance counselors are available to offer help with application forms, essay composition, financial aid navigation, or interview preparation. Counselors are available Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Writing lab: Receive personalized feedback on college entrance essays.

Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive courses focusing on professional development, technology, and personal enrichment. All of the classes are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The courses are free, fun, and convenient. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

JobNow is a unique suite of resources for job seekers, including on-demand access to trained career experts who provide live, one-to-one interview coaching and resume assistance.

• Live Interview Coaching: brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice with a job coach.
• Resume Lab: receive expert resume and cover letter assistance from trained experts.
• Live Career Assistance: enjoy 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources.
• Adult Learning Center: provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to adult learners through test preparation.
• Live Academic Tutoring: for assignments and coursework.
• Live Skills Tutoring: master skills through live, one-to-one lessons in math, reading, and writing, and computer literacy.
• Writing Assistance: trained instructors to help you produce better business letters, term papers, resumes, and more.
• Adult Test Center: 24-hour access to a regularly updated test library, including the GED, a unique U.S. Citizenship test, and more.

LearningExpress Library helps improve the lives of people every day through a highly-acclaimed eLearning solution that provides support to students and professionals for academic skill-building, standardized test prep, career certification test prep, and more.

• College admissions and placement exams (ACT, SAT, AP, and TOEFL)
• Academic skills-improvement for elementary, high school, and college (reading, writing, math, and science)
• Graduate school admissions exam prep (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT and OAT)
• Adult learning (reading, writing, grammar, math, and more)
• High school equivalency (GED, HiSET, TABE, and more)
• U.S. citizenship test prep in English and Spanish
• Spanish content, opens a new window available for the GED test, academic skills improvement, ServSafe exam, and U.S. citizenship exam prep.
• Career occupational test prep, opens a new window
• Computer & Technology Skills Center to learn computer basics, popular software programs, and more. 
• AWS Training Center to develop skills in a wide array of leading-edge technology topics.

LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace. You can select course relevant to your current role in areas like business, technology, and marketing. You can also pursue other passions! With courses on financial literacy, social media, even drawing and music theory, you'll be able to grow and develop in the areas you care about both at and outside of work.

Use our Library ID when using the app: lvccld

Smart Test Prep
Access full-length, timed practice exams and courses including

• College test preparation for AP, CLEP, SAT, ACT, and more
• Graduate test preparation for GRE, LSAT, MAT, and MCAT
• High-school test preparation for GED, ISEE, COOP, SSAT, and more
• Career-oriented test preparation for information technology, teaching (PRAXIS), law programs, nursing programs (NCLEX), Air Force office qualifying, military aptitude, licensure exams, and more

College Planning
Search a database of over 4,000 accredited schools by location, tuition costs, degree programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and more.

Career Tools
Build essential skills at any career stage by learning how to create a resume, write a cover letter, interview, and network.

International Tools
Prepare for TOEFL iBT, TOEFL PBT, and US Citizenship tests with quick access to ebooks and online practice tests.

A highly specialized database of full-text electronic information especially for teachers, professional librarians, and education researchers. Includes lesson plans, activities, and professional development activities.

A research database that provides indexing & abstracts for more than 220 peer-reviewed journals relevant to teachers & education professionals. Covers topics such as assessment, curriculum development, instructional technology, literacy standards, pedagogical theory & practice, & administration.

Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest. Search through more than 20,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. All courses are taught by world-class instructors and offer a tailor-made learning experience for those who want to learn new technologies and skills to stay competitive in a changing workforce.

VetNow supports veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.