|
Michigan eLibrary Adds 'LearnATest' to Extensive Collection of Resources
Online Preparation Materials to Help Job Seekers and Students Improve Scoreson a Host of Standardized Tests Now Available to Michigan Residents!
Michigan—(October 1, 2002)—Tests of any kind can be a source of anxiety for people of all ages. You know the material, but when the time comes to be tested it's as if you're reading a foreign language. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra practice. Since the Library of Michigan has recently added LearnATest to the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) collection of electronic resources at www.MeL.org, that extra practice is just a few mouse-clicks away, at no charge!
"This is a fabulous addition to the Michigan eLibrary!" said State Librarian Christie Brandau. "The materials available through LearnATest are exactly the types of reference materials of which there never seem to be enough to go around. The unemployed and others pursuing a new career, as well as parents who want extra exam help for a child, now have an excellent, free resource on which to draw."
Funding for this new service comes from a $4 million appropriation of federal Reed Act funds to the Library of Michigan. The Library's remaining Reed Act funds will be used to support other library programs statewide that assist patrons applying for unemployment and seeking employment via the Internet.
LearnATest is the leading source of test preparation materials and interactive practice exams based on official tests. The purpose of this service is to help users improve scores on academic, civil service, military and professional licensing and certification exams. Features include immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and individualized analysis of test scores.
"Anything that helps individuals improve their skills and prepare for a career is a welcome addition to the many excellent career development programs and services offered by the state of Michigan," Dr. Barbara Bolin, director of the Michigan Department of Career Development (MDCD), said.
LearnATest is provided by Learning Express, LLC, a New York-based publisher of print and online test preparation, career guidance and basic skill practice materials geared to help students and adults improve academic and job-related abilities.
The Library of Michigan is part of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL), whose mission is to enrich the quality of life for Michigan residents by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage and fostering cultural creativity. The department also includes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Michigan Film Office and the Michigan Historical Center.
For more information, contact Chris Atkins, Director of Marketing at catkins@learningexpressllc.com or call 800-295-9556, ext. 6438.
Back
|
