Tutor.com, but make it webinars

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Tutor.com, with its fancy new interface that dropped back in August, offers all the good stuff we’re used to: live homework help, quizzes and mini-courses, job and career help, test prep, and more!  

But did you know that they also offer webinars to enhance a variety of other skills that can help build a successful learning journey?  

It’s a big challenge for students to focus their attention these days; there are a lot of technological distractions designed to grab a click or invite them to scroll or lead them down a Wikipedia rabbit hole (I’m looking at you, Hyperborea!). While a little clicking and scrolling isn’t bad for you, it can quickly get in the way of healthy study and concentration habits. How can we support learners in managing these seemingly irresistible internet temptations, and help form long-lasting study and work habits that can inform their education and beyond? 

We’ve all heard the phrase “time management,” and it’s still an important skill. But today, our world is built around distractions, notifications, and updates that can break an attention span and lead to a loss in productivity and quality of work. Yes, I’m talking about “attention management.”  

Tutor.com is here to help! They’re offering Student Success: Time and Attention Management, a quick webinar as part of their Student Success series. You, your learners, or your learners’ caregivers can register here for the October 22 session. It starts at 4pm and is free! It’s part of a three-session series they’re providing from October – December. You can check out the line up here. If you can’t make the dates, you can still register and receive the recorded webinars in your inbox.  

In fact, there is a whole world of Princeton Review-Tutor.com based webinars for learners and educators! Look around and tell me if you find something you like! 

-Mary Phillips, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 

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Hallmark+ on hoopla!

I know it’s only September, but Hallmark Christmas movies will be here before you know it. And if you are a fan of those and other Hallmark offerings, be sure to check out the latest Binge Pass from hoopla – Hallmark+.

Hallmark+ is an all-new streaming service that provides unlimited access to exclusive new original series, reality shows, movies, and other feel-good content featuring beloved Hallmark stars. There is a huge selection of Hallmark rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and holiday movies!

From the old (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) to the new (Chicken Sisters – Hallmark+ exclusive), there is plenty of series to watch as well as the numerous movies available.

And all of this is available to you and your patrons for only one hoopla borrow. Now that patrons have fewer borrows per month, this Binge Pass means access to more movies and series options to watch.

Tracy – Monroeville Public Library

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Research with POWER Library

School is back in session, which for many students means homework. The library is here to help with resources like POWER Library. Free to anyone with a Pennsylvania library card, POWER Library offers access to many databases on various subjects.

Helping students navigate a research project and look for information? Check out the Gale research databases! There are ones specifically for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Students can find anything ranging from articles, to images, to videos for their projects. In addition to being able to print and email content, the databases will also show students how to cite their resources.

Be sure to explore what else POWER Library has to offer.

-Erin Weaver, Bridgeville Public Library

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Learning with Udemy

Learning never stops when you sign up for Udemy, an online learning platform with thousands of courses available to Allegheny County library card holders! In lessons taught by real-world experts you can learn at your own pace on your own time. Brush up on business skills, learn how to play the guitar, master a new programming language, or take some time for self-improvement.

With courses available along a broad range of interests there’s something for everyone on Udemy. Your personal Udemy account keeps track of all your courses and you’ll even get a certificate of completion when you’re done! Access Udemy through the county eLibrary and expand your knowledge today!

-Adrianne, Northland Library

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