Here is the video that Mandi made honoring our graduates.
And here is the quiz that we used for the networking activity. See how well you do ... email me (katybknight@gmail.com) if want to know the answers. Corinne Merzlock earned the high score with 55 correct answers.
Most importantly, below are the resources that Carla Zollinger shared with us available for free to Provo residents at the Provo Library. I for one am going to take advantage of this amazing resource just a couple of blocks away from my home! I heard rumors of a book club starting up .. wink wink Janet Lawrence.
At Your Library www.provolibrary.com
· Learning Express Library - http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2018:Learning-Express-Library – This is a tool that provides a wide range of tutorials for learners of all ages.
o Software tutorials – includes MS software as well as basic computer skills, Illustrator and Photoshop.
o Practice tests for graduate entrance exams, career exams, etc.
o Improve math, writing, & reading skills – Tutorials, practice sets, and ebooks.
o 1030 courses on business, leadership, marketing, and project management
o 2,326 courses on audio and music production, CAD, design, and photography
o 1,284 courses on big data, developer, IT, and web.
· Mango Languages (Orem Library lib.orem.org) https://connect.mangolanguages.com/orem/login?u=547170
o Over 70 languages available!
o Upcoming programs:
§ In May: Healthy Habits & Yoga for Writers
§ In June: Bee Keeping & Zumba
o We support local book clubs by lending out 15 copies of a book and a discussion guide.
o All sorts of interesting exhibits. Later this year, a Pearl Harbor exhibit is coming.
Community Opportunities (more at http://www.provolibrary.com/educational-resources)
· UVU Community & Continuing Education (www.evu.edu/ce)
· Utah State Extension Services (http://extension.usu.edu/)
Online Opportunities
· Distance Education Courses
· Open Courses
Other Useful Library Tools:
· Auto Repair Reference Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/a-z-resources-list?pid=1897&sid=2006:Auto-Repair-Reference-Center) - Repair instructions, wiring diagrams, labor time estimates, and an Auto IQ feature.
· Consumer Health Information (http://www.provolibrary.com/a-z-resources-list?pid=1897&sid=2008:Consumer-Health-Info) - Please don’t only rely on medical information from the Internet.
· Freegal (http://provo.freegalmusic.com/index) - Download and keep 3 songs every week and stream 3 hours of music each day.
· Global Road Warrior (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2014:Global-Road-Warrior) - Helps travelers (both passport and armchair varieties) learn more about countries around the world.
· Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=10624:Hobbies-and-Crafts-Reference-Center) - Arts, needlecrafts, outdoor recreation, astronomy, scrapbooking, model building, etc.
· Home Improvement Reference Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=10624:Hobbies-and-Crafts-Reference-Center) - Decorating, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, electrical, etc.
· Legal Reference Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=10626:Legal-Reference-Center) - Includes some online forms and legal advice.
· Morningstar Investment Research Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2023:Morningstar-Investment-Research-Center) - Kind of intense, but great if you want to learn more about investing.
· Novelist Plus (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2025:NoveList-Plus) - Readers advisory tool. Think Goodreads only it’s moderated by librarians.
· Overdrive (http://pioneerutah.lib.overdrive.com) - Downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and magazines.
· ReferenceUSA (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2030:ReferenceUSA) - Nationwide white and yellow pages with some amazing features. Also some job searching tools.
· Small Business Reference Center (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=10628:Small-Business-Reference-Center) - Start-up kit, business plans, business basics, etc.
· World Book Online (http://www.provolibrary.com/research-subjects?pid=1896&sid=2037:World-Book-Online) - Online encyclopedia from your childhood...in case you don’t trust Wikipedia.
· Zinio (https://www.rbdigital.com/uplc/service/zinio/landing) Orem Library - Downloadable magazine.
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