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New! HelpNow, JobNow and VetNow from Brainfuse
Brainfuse HelpNow - a unique tutoring, homework help, and studying suite designed to assist patrons of all ages succeed. Includes live online tutoring for all learners, expert writing guidance at every step, academic and standardized test prep, and foundational and career-enhancing skills.
Brainfuse JobNow – a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.
Brainfuse VetNow - Live, online support for our community's veterans and their families with navigating the VA bureaucracy, providing academic tutoring, and employment transition assistance.
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Introducing NewsBank Resources: Better and Easier!
Now log in with your library card number! (No more codes). Find links to available databases on the right hand side, including newspaper collections from Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Norfolk. Newspapers issues are as recent as today, except for the Richmond paper which delays one day.
When accessing the newspapers we recommend choosing the source that offers "Image" under "Format" options for a more newspaper-like reading experience. One more link: The Daily Progress - Charlottesville, Virginia
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We created a dedicated 50th Anniversary page as a central location to find additional information about library history, photos, and events. You can find the link in the navigation panel. You'll also find a direct link to the history timeline there.
Introducing the BlueCareer
***NEW***
Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Highland County
Interested in a career in the skilled trades? BlueCareer from EBSCOlearning, now available through our library, can help you explore your options and take the next step.
Discover 150+ skilled trades in fields such as construction, automotive, manufacturing, aviation, energy, transportation and more. Take a personality and experience assessment to identify careers that may be a good fit, explore training videos, compare local pay data and find accredited trade schools and scholarship opportunities.
When you’re ready to look for work, BlueCareer can also help you connect with employers seeking skilled workers. Start exploring BlueCareer today.
Virginia Writes is a New Resource for Local Authors
Virginia Writes includes three tools that allow users to create, share, and discover eBook content:
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Pressbooks Public– A digital self-publishing tool that allows authors to format, design, and create professional-quality print-ready and eBook files. It integrates easily into writing programs and requires no design or technical experience.
Pressbooks Public– A digital self-publishing tool that allows authors to format, design, and create professional-quality print-ready and eBook files. It integrates easily into writing programs and requires no design or technical experience.•Indie Author Project (IAP)– Allows anyone in Virginia to share their writing across the region, with the opportunity to be selected for Indie Author Select, a curated collection chosen by Library Journal and library editorial boards across the U.S. and Canada.
Indie Author Project (IAP)– Allows anyone in Virginia to share their writing across the region, with the opportunity to be selected for Indie Author Select, a curated collection chosen by Library Journal and library editorial boards across the U.S. and Canada.•BiblioBoard Library– A discovery platform featuring self-published eBooks from Virginia authors, available on the web or through the BiblioBoard app with unlimited simultaneous use.
BiblioBoard Library– A discovery platform featuring self-published eBooks from Virginia authors, available on the web or through the BiblioBoard app with unlimited simultaneous use.