How to Use LearningExpress   Tags: career, job, skills, testing  

You will probably be able to use most library resources on your computer without making any changes, but some resources in the databases such as eBooks, streaming videos, concept maps, audio files and more may have additional requirements. The software and configurations listed below will ensure that your computer is database ready.

In order to use all library resources, computers should meet the following minimum requirements (+ symbols indicate “or higher”):

1. Adobe Flash 10.0+ (Optimize Adobe Flash by opening port: 1935)
2. PDF reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader  9.0+; Schubert|It PDF plug-in for MAC
3. Adobe® Digital Editions 1.7.1+ (to download/check out EBSCO eBooks)
4. Windows Media Player 9+; iTunes for MAC
5. Java
6. Screen resolution: 1024x768
7. 500 kbps + connectivity
8. A browser: IE 7.0+, Mozilla Firefox 8.0+, Google Chrome 16+, Apple Safari 5.1+
1. Cookies enabled in browser
2. JavaScript enabled in browser
3. Disable Compatibility View under Tools menu in Internet Explorer if the films do not play on your IE browser.

Practice exams, preparation courses and guides, skills preparation and eBooks:

• Professional certification, licensing, and aptitude tests in nursing, civil service, law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, military, and real estate, among others.
• Workplace skills preparation such as networking, success on the job, business writing, and core computer skills.
• eBooks & courses on the art of interviewing for career advancement, career change, or re-entry into the workforce.
• Practice tests and eBooks on preparation for college and graduate school admissions tests including the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT and MCAT.
• Practice tests, courses, eBooks on GED exam when working toward a high-school diploma.
• Courses, eBooks, practice on basic skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Software tutorials for Adobe and Microsoft as well as Microsoft and MAC OS.
• Computer and Internet basics.
• Interactive guide to preparing resumes, writing cover letters, interviews, filling out job applications.

LearningExpress Library offers eBooks, practice exams, test preparation, courses, guides, and skills improvement related to college, computers, software, citizenship and employment. You must create a personal account (free for COM students, faculty, staff and community) to access LearningExpress Library resources. (see more on the Featured Resources PDF). Must be on campus or have a COM ID to access off campus.

See the two steps to getting started with LearningExpress.

You must create an account (free for COM students, faculty, staff) in order to access all the resources in LearningExpress Library. Click on Login on the top right corner of the page, then click on New Users Register Here to create your account.