1. Excelsior Learning Lab Online Learning @ sfpl.org

2. Online Learning Databases ed2go 6-week long online courses, led by an instructor LearningExpress Library eCourses, eBooks and online test preparation PowerSpeak 8 languages plus ESL Mango Languages Over 30 languages plus ESL

3. Getting to the Online Learning Databases Go to sfpl.org Click on eLibrary tab

4. Click on Articles and Databases

5. Find a database by first letter or by database category

6. ed2go

7. ed2go Courses are 6 weeks, starting every month There is an instructor for each course who can answer student questions in the message board Course subjects include: - Computer programs, e.g. Word, Excel, DreamWeaver - Business and Finance - Health -Test Preparation -Teaching Students need to create an account and request a passcode for every class

8. BrowseCourses Request a Passcode

9. Enroll button passcode requiredCourse start dates

10. Select a start date

11. Create an account (first time) Sign in(returning students)

12. All fields except ones marked optional are required

13. Enter your passcode

14. Learning Express

15. Learning Express Includes tests, eCourses, and eBooks Courses are self-paced and can be started anytime Subjects are organized in Learning Centers and include: - Standardized tests, e.g. SAT, GRE, GMAT - GED preparation - Citizenship - Civil Service exam preparation - Math and English skills - Job search skills - Computer basics Some eCourses require headphones

16. LearningCenters

17. Select test, course or eBookTests, coursesand eBooks by subjects

18. Register an account

19. Courses, tests, andeBooks are added to My Center

20. Start or continue yourselected tests, courses and eBooks in My Center

21. PowerSpeak & MangoLanguage Learning

22. PowerSpeak Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean ESL for Chinese and Spanish speakers Includes audio, videos, exercises and ability to record pronunciation Headphones required

23. Log In or Create Account SelectLanguage ESL

24. Click torecord or to listen

25. Mango 34 languages plus ESL Flashcard format designed for memory building Includes audio and ability to record pronunciation Headphones required Apps for iPhone and Android available Browse courses orlearn without login Create account (first Log In (returning users) time)

26. ESLLanguages