Using our Digital Library is very easy, whether you’re using your EPL card or a student ecard, the Digital Library has all of the answers, entertainment, and reading materials you could ever want.
10. Test prep – LearningExpress (opens in a new tab) provides practice and test prep for college standardization tests, including the SAT and ACT.
9. Research – Conduct research through the use of databases compiled with eBooks, peer-reviewed journals and newspapers. Databases such as Inspire, TOPICSearch (opens in a new tab), Gale Virtual Reference Library (opens in a new tab) and Reference Shelf (opens in a new tab) can be helpful when working on tedious research projects.
8. Music, books, movies – OK, so that’s three things, but so what? Hoopla (opens in a new tab) has it all!
7. Magazines – Overdrive (opens in a new tab) and its companion app Libby has hundreds of titles spanning fashion, music, hobbies and more. Additionally, Libby offers ebooks and audiobooks.
6. Personal improvement – LinkedIn Learning Library (opens in a new tab)** offers self-paced learning for professional and creative skill development.
5. Newspapers (opens in a new tab) – For all your current events assignments, check domestic and international newspapers with PressReader (opens in a new tab) and America’s News (opens in a new tab). Need older clips? Look up NewspaperArchive (opens in a new tab).
4. DIY – Ideas, how-tos and templates (opens in a new tab) for lots of hobbies and craft projects can be had in Creativebug. (opens in a new tab)
3. Language learning – Transparent Language (opens in a new tab) tracks progress in over 100 languages with audio and speaking practice.
2. Product ratings – Learn before you burn so you don’t cry after you buy – check out Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab).
1. Answers – Brainfuse (opens in a new tab) is almost like cheating on your homework. Get great help when you want it, including a live chat.
**Not available with student ecards.