Core Competency

This center offers busy adults the resources to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math, prepare for the GED test, or become a U.S. citizen.

Video courses are the fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer. Use the materials in this center to learn the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more.

From the Public Library Association, DigitalLearn is an online hub for digital literacy support and training. It is a collection of self-directed tutorials in English and Spanish to increase digital literacy. The site also includes over 80 ready-to-use templates to teach computer and digital skills classes

Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offers free Ohio BMV practice tests to CCPL patrons. The site includes 6 car practice tests, 3 motorcycle practice tests, 27 CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) practice tests, 3 online driver’s handbooks (car, motorcycle, CDL) & a FAQ section with detailed answers to BMV-related questions.

Guided support and preparation to help you earn a high school equivalency credential.

LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and license exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED test prep, and more.

Northstar Digital Literacy is a self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology topics to improve user's digital literacy. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics: 

• Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

Northstar is funded through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services ARPA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio.