*Note: CT Library card holders may access some or all of our online databases remotely by using their library card ID. Please contact the Library at dplreference@biblio.org or (203) 736-1482 for more details.
Free online resources as a service of the CT State Library. Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles for Connecticut public, K12, and academic libraries and their users. Also a collection of downloadable eAudios and eBooks for CT residents with a valid CT public library card.
Fast & convenient on-line learning system teaches conversation skills for a variety of languages, including Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Portuguese + ESL courses in Spanish and Polish. Interactive, engaging and easy to use. Real life situations and practical dialogues w/native speakers teach actual conversation skills. 2 versions: Mango Basic appeals to beginners in a new language and teaches helpful phrases quickly. Mango Complete gives a deep understanding of language/culture. You can also download a free app from the App Store or Google Play. Mango goes where you go!
date business and consumer data available. Widely available including at the NYC Public Library, Yale University Library, and libraries of all sizes across the U.S. Find jobs by job skills, location, and industry. Find business opportunities. Locate companies nationwide. Research business executives. View historical market trends. Track down addresses and phone numbers. Discover news articles for research and build effective marketing plans.
English Language Learning Center
770+ career/academic-oriented interactive courses/practice tests. Courses in math, reading & writing + tests based on official exams: ACT, SAT, GED Spanish & English, ASVAB Core, EMT Basic, etc. Immediate scoring, complete answer explanations & individualized analysis of results. Job skills tutorials: resume creation, interview techniques & business communications. Also, info & practice activities for a successful naturalization process.
GCFLearnFree.org is a free program, provided by Goodwill, that creates and provides quality online learning opportunities for anyone who wants to improve their technology, literacy, or math skills. Including more than 1,000 different lessons covering more than 90 topics, this is a great, free resource to help learn new skills.
An online database of teaching resources for every subject, Grades Pre-K to 8. Previously known as “Printables,” the revamped site features lessons, mini-books & more to help educators plan for the school year.
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