Resources
The Prairie du Chien Library offers many benefits and services to our patrons. Here are some:
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Click on the image to the right or HERE for the Online Catalog that is available 24/7! You can access the ENTIRE database of the Southwest Wisconsin Library System from the comfort of your own home. Patrons can search for items, place holds, renew items, and list the items checked out on their cards.
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Badgerlink gives Wisconsin residents access to databases that would normally charge for access - full text magazine and newspaper articles, and many other kinds of information. Great for homework, learning a new skill, or many other kinds of information!
Check out our E-Library, this provides the Wisconsin's Digital Library which offers thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, music and video for download. A great resource and free database for library members! Also, check out our free app, Libby, to take your reading with you anywhere your smart device is!
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Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you.
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Transparent's mission is to create a language-learning platform that transforms the way organizations conduct their language learning programs. Today, Transparent Language enables government organizations, educational institutions, libraries, and companies around the world to train faster and with more reliable results.
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Consumer Reports provides product reviews and Ratings on cars, appliances, electronics and more. A great resource for unbiased information on products you may be considering. Patron barcode required to log in.
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How valuable is your local library and how much do you save when using a library? Use this handy Library Value Calculator, that was created by the Massachusetts Library Association.
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Goodreads is a free website for book lovers. Imagine it as a large library that you can wander through and see everyone's bookshelves, their reviews, and their ratings. You can also post your own reviews and catalog what you have read, are currently reading, and plan to read in the future. Don’t stop there – join a discussion group, start a book club, contact an author, and even post your own writing.
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With WISCAT, you can see the collections of most of the libraries in Wisconsin. Find something you want to borrow? Fill out a form at the library front desk, and we will request it for you.
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Boost your child's learning with Education.com. With unlimited access to an expanding library of resources that cover 800+ skills, step-by-step learning with fun, interactive games for Preschool-5th grade, and progress tracking to celebrate learning successes, this is the place!
Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. To make that journey easier for those loved ones, they provide personal, one-on-one guidance with a Family Advisor, original articles, helpful tools, directories, and collective wisdom of an involved community.
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Brainfuse: HelpNow, JobNow, VetNow offers one-on-one tutors, job coaches, and veteran navigators that are available daily (M-F) from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. All you need to get started is your library card and your PIN.
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HelpNow (live online tutoring: Mon-Fri 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM) provides individualized learning solutions for students of diverse needs and backgrounds. Students communicate with live, expert online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, share text or images and graph homework problems. The Brainfuse full-service test center also offers practice tests for all levels, collaborative learning, targeted skills building, and self-study options for every entry point into the learning process.
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- Test Prep: HelpNow also offers skills-building and test preparation. All live tutoring sessions are saved and can be replayed as well as shared with friends, parents and teachers.
- Feedback: The Writing Lab and the Send Question Center option give users the freedom to receive assistance at any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor. Users can submit papers through the Writing Lab for detailed feedback. The Send Question Center is for non-writing assignments such as math or science.
- Adult Learning Center: The adult learners' version of HelpNow, where you can access GED prep, U.S. citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Adult learners have access to live tutoring, Writing Lab and Send Question Center as well.
JobNow (live online interview coaching: Mon-Fri 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM) allows individuals to brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and patrons communicate via live chat in our online classroom.
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ACCESS ANY TIME:
- Resume Lab: Submit your resume any time through JobNow Resume Lab and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Users are also able to download resume templates, or browse resources for producing better resumes.
- Career Resources: Enjoy 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources.
- Adult Learning Center: The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to job seekers. In addition, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
VetNow Navigators (live online veteran navigation help: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM) are veterans trained to help their peers connect with valuable benefits and resources. Get help navigating the VA benefits system as well as academic tutoring and employment transition assistance from live online navigators. VetNow is accessible by any computer or mobile device with a web browser.
- Navigate the VA and benefits: VetNow navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for the benefits they are eligible for from local, state, or federal programs. From housing and health care to education, mental health, and more. Brainfuse VetNow navigators are always ready to help.
- Transition to civilian employment: Through live online assistance, veterans can get the help they need transitioning from military to civilian careers throughout all stages of the job process. Our experts can help translate military skills for civilian job managers, restructure resumes, and practice interviewing.
- Brush up on academic skills: Brainfuse assists veterans and their families prepare for college through a full suite of academic tools. Live online tutoring in a variety of college level subjects is available, along with a holistic writing support, extensive video lessons, comprehensive practice tests, and so much more.
