eLearning

Skillport 8i (Skillsoft): On 8/20, Books24x7 became Skillport 8i, a business and technology online learning platform. If you have any notes, folders, or bookshelves stored on the Books24x7 server, you will need to copy this information, as they will not be migrated over to the Skillport 8i platform.
More than 13,500 full-text technology and business eBooks from 210 publishers, plus 25,000+ IT and Desktop Video tutorials from industry experts. Formerly Books24x7.
Brainfuse: Live homework help with one-on-one expert tutors. Every day 1-10pm. Also includes cover letter, resume, and interviewing resources.
California DMV Practice Tests: Free online California DMV practice tests, including tests for cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. Practice tests are currently available in English and Spanish. (Driving-Tests.org)
Career Online High School: Adult learners earn an accredited high school diploma as well as a career certificate in one of eight high-demand career fields.
Classes at the Library: Classes and workshops regularly taught by staff at the Library.
Computer Tutorials and Job Skills: Job seeking computer skills, basics about computers and the Internet, email, social media, surfing the web, and search engines.
Computing and IT Books (Safari Techbooks Online): Full-text online access to over 4000 computing, IT, and management titles that you can read online. Note: Usage of this resource will be high at the start of the academic year. Sessions are likely to be unavailable during peak times.
Gale Courses: Wide range of interactive courses, led by expert instructors. Also includes cover letter, resume and interviewing resources.
Jobs & Careers Resources: Practical information on topics such as job-hunting skills, choosing an occupation, education sources and employment agencies.
JobNow: JobNow, powered by Brainfuse, provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job.
Language Learning: Language and ESL courses with gradual immersion, using real-life situations and actual conversations to effectively teach a new language
Learning Express: Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information to reach your personal and professional goals. Also includes cover letter, resume, and interviewing resources.
Lynda.com: Online learning platform for business, software, technology, and creative skills. Learners watch video instruction from recognized industry experts.
Pennies to Plans: Five easy step-by-step modules to help you learn the financial essentials: budgeting, saving, credit, insurance, and retirement. Pennies to Plans is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through: Smartinvesting@your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association. (PenniesToPlans.org) .
Treehouse: Videos, projects and quizzes teach design and development of websites and mobile apps, coding languages, and basic computing.
Note: Treehouse account registration is required. If you already have an active SFPL Treehouse account, log in here.