Tutor.comTM offers live homework help and test prepartion services. This is free for KCKPL patrons. The following are some of the options available.
- ACT test preparation from Princeton Review
- Real-time one-on-one tutoring with an expert
- Essay & Resume Drop-Off with detailed feedback in 12 hours
- Access to SkillsCenterTM Resource Library for study and test resources
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Special Notices:
All library branches will be closed on May 29 for Memorial Day.
KCKPL locations periodically offer Practice ACT tests for students and some homework help by request. Librarians also can help with finding information and materials for research papers.
Test Prep & Learning Assistance
Learning Express Library provides comprehensive test preparation, skills improvement resources, and career guidance for elementary students to adult learners. The following are some of the areas the service can help you.
- College Admissions Test Preparation
- High School Equivalency Center
- Student Success Skills for skills in school and beyond
- School Center for help with homework and learning skills
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- College Admissions Test Preparation
- High School Equivalency Center
- Student Success Skills for skills in school and beyond
- School Center for help with homework and learning skills
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Use Mango Languages to help learn a new language or improve your English speaking skills. Mango has lessons available in 72 languages, including Spanish, Teugu, Chinese and Swahili. Create an account to log and track your language learning progress.
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Universal Class offers courses that are self-paced and instructor-led on a variety of topics such as writing, computers, accounting, crafts, career. Click here to find out how to get a State Library eCard
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Current and Historical Newspapers
Access current global, national and regional news through newspapers available from NewsBank. This service also includes historical and current articles from the Kansas City Star.
- Kansas City Star Historical & Current Articles
- Kansas & Missouri Local Newspapers
- America's Newspapers
- World News & Topics - Historical & Current
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- Kansas City Star Historical & Current Articles
- Kansas & Missouri Local Newspapers
- America's Newspapers
- World News & Topics - Historical & Current
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Research and Informational Support
Britannica Library provides web access to the popular Encyclopedia Brittanica publication. You can search by user level and the service includes articles, images, videos, magazine articles, primary source listings and web sites.
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The Literary Reference Center includes thousands of plot summaries, synopses and work overviews. It also includes articles of literary criticism, author biographies, literary journals, book reviews, classic and contemporary poems and short stories.
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High School students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.
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Middle School students can look up articles and facts for research papers, class projects, or homework from the world’s leading magazines and reference books.
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