Charleston, West Virginia—(August 11, 2005)—The State Library of West Virginia announced today it will partner with LearningExpress, LLC, a leading provider of print and online skill-building and test preparation materials, to offer its 2 million patrons a new tool for building skills and preparing for specialized academic and career licensing exams. Unparalleled as a single skill-building and test-preparation resource, this web-based platform — named LearningExpress Library — will be available, beginning in July, with unlimited access to all patrons served by the state's 176 libraries.

This unique platform — geared towards both students and adults — will be accessible 24/7, free of charge, from any internet-enabled computer through the library's own website. Providing the most up-do-date test preparation materials, LearningExpress Library helps patrons master the writing portion of the SAT and GED with instant essay score reports that pinpoint specific skill areas for improvement. Additional practice tests prepare patrons for a wide range of exams such as the ACT, U.S. Citizenship, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, Postal Worker, Cosmetology, and Real Estate Agent & Broker. Each practice test includes instant diagnostic score reports and complete answer explanations so patrons understand why a particular answer is correct or incorrect. The platform also offers interactive courses that focus on the development of core math, reading, and writing skills.

"We're very excited to add this comprehensive learning tool to the educational and career development services currently provided by the State Library of West Virginia. LearningExpress Library will give our patrons an effective resource for achieving their post-secondary and vocational goals," said Susan Hayden, Adult Services Library Consultant

"We are pleased to be able to provide the State Library of West Virginia with a service that will inevitably address a broad spectrum of needs among millions of library patrons. Now, all patrons will have unlimited access to online practice tests and courses that will help them to improve their skills, and prepare them for success in their careers and lives," said Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress, LLC.

About LearningExpress (www.LearningExpressLLC.com)
Founded in 1995, LearningExpress, LLC has become a leading provider of print and online educational and professional resources that are used in over 4,000 libraries and 1,600 schools, and benefit millions of students, teachers, administrators, and career professionals around the country. The company offers hundreds of interactive online practice tests and skill-building courses that improve achievement in the classroom and prepare students for high-stakes assessment tests, the SAT and ACT, and Advanced Placement exams. For adults and high school students entering the workforce, LearningExpress, LLC provides a wide range of vocational resources from job-search tools and preparation for career certification and licensing exams to work-place skills programs, and business writing courses.

For more information, contact Chris Atkins, Director of Marketing at catkins@learningexpressllc.com or call 800-295-9556, ext. 6438.