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​ArtistWorks connects you with world-class musical instruction from Grammy Award-winning music and artistic professionals.  This service uses self-paced video lessons to teach a variety of topics like banjo, guitar, scratching, art, and many more.  Course levels offered go from beginner to advanced.  All courses are free of charge.

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AtoZ databases contains financial information on over 30 million U.S. businesses & executives as well as addresses and phone numbers of over 220 million U.S. residents.  This service can be used to do reverse phone lookups as well as basic background searches.

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Gale Courses offers interactive, instructor-led courses that can be taken entirely online to support lifelong learning and continuing education. This program is free, with unlimited usage to library patrons and includes courses on Computer and Technical, Careers and Professional, Writing and Publishing, and Personal Development.

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LearningExpress Library provides users access to materials to prepare for a variety of student and career based testing.  Create a free login to get yourself ready for things like SAT, ACT, or a variety of job based testing.  With helpful videos to get you started and to help you get the most of this service.

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Provides you with a place to go to practice or learn new skills to help you find a job or enhance your current career.

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Lynda.com is one of the leading online learning platforms for individuals to learn computer software, business, and to help achieve both personal and professional goals.  Access to Lynda.com requires a valid Rodman Library card.  To begin, you will need to “Create a Profile” using your library card number, internet access, an email address, and a password of your own choosing.

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Universal Class provides a host of online classes on variety of topics.  The classes offered are all self-paced and provide CEUs upon completion.  Registration is easy and free with your Rodman Library card.

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