Research & Learn

Whether you are going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on academic skills, BrainFuse Adult Learning Center is here to help. Access practice tests, study materials, and live tutors who can help you prepare you for the GED, High School Equivalency, and Citizenship tests. Resources are available in English and Spanish. Live tutors are available for help in reading, writing, and math from 2-11pm daily. Online tutorials are available. 

Brainfuse JobNow offers resume writing help, cover letter assistance, and interview tips -- including online mock interview practice, career coaching, and resume writing labs. Live help is available from 2-11pm daily in English and Spanish. The Brainfuse Mobile App is available in both the both the iOS (Apple) and Google Play (Android) stores. Online tutorials are available. 

Brainfuse VetNow navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for eligible benefits from their local, state, or federal programs. Navigators can help with everything from housing and health care to education, mental health, and more.

VetNow provides academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance. VetNow is accessible by any computer or mobile device with a web browser. Live online help with trained navigators is available every day 2-11 pm.

DigitalLearn.org is a hub from the Public Library Association of video-based tutorials to help beginners learn computing skills and increase confidence using the Internet. Digital Learn is a free resource.

Access nearly 7,000 eBooks with information about computer science, business, technology, and programming through Information technology Collection (eBook Central). Books can be read in a browser or downloaded to be read offline. 

This resource is jam packed with test prep, tutorials, and lessons to teach skills in fundamental areas. Through LearningExpress, basic computer and internet skill guides are available. Job seekers can find tools needed to explore careers, build professional resumes, and even find job listings. College and high school students can access PrepSTEP to complete practice tests in some of the most common exams like GED, ACT, SAT and more. With your library card from Bloomington Library, you can access this resource for FREE. To login from outside the library, patrons will need to enter their library card number and PIN/password. You will need to set up an account once you get to the LearningExpress website.

Offering in-demand skills training via more than 16,000 online courses (some available in multiple languages), LinkedIn Learning is a great resource taught by real-world professionals (formerly called Lynda.com). Online tutorial are available.

This highly specialized database of full-text electronic information offers a lot of resources for educators, librarians, and researchers. With your library card from Bloomington Library, you can access Professional Development Collection for FREE. To login from outside the library, patrons will need to enter their library card number and PIN/password.

This collection covers all aspects of starting and operating a business. Offering tools to help business owners understand human resources, management, marketing, taxes, and more this collection will help patrons write business plans and understand a wide variety of small business topics. With your library card from Bloomington Library, you can access Small Business Source for FREE. To login from outside the library, patrons will need to enter their library card number and PIN/password.

Updated weekly, Value Line Investment Survey is a resource designed to help you learn about investing. With year-ahead and three-to five-year probable relative price performance projections of key financial measures, you will be informed about the most up-to-date investment opportunities. Value Line also offers concise, objective commentary about current operations and future prospects. Online tutorials are available. 

Find ways to protect finances, invest wisely, and grow wealth through Weiss Financial Ratings. Providing unbiased information on financially stable organizations, Weiss Financial is a user friendly resource ready to help those who want to learn more about wealth management. Online Tutorials are available.