Westfield Library offers online tutoring services to kids, adults

(August 1, 2018) – The Westfield Memorial Library is excited to announce that Brainfuse – an on-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning system for all ages and levels – is now available on the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org.

Brainfuse’s eLearning suite consists of HelpNow and JobNow. HelpNow offers personalized, state standards-aligned live tutoring in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies), including SAT preparation, as well as other academic content and support.

The Adult Learning Center, a suite specializing in basic skills-building and career preparation, is included in the HelpNow service. The JobNow suite consists of real-time resume, interview, and career coaching services, plus a variety of job search resources and supplemental tools.

HelpNow provides differentiated learning solutions for students of diverse needs and background. Students communicate with live, online tutors using an interactive, virtual whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems.

The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Center options give users the freedom to receive assistance at any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor. Users can submit papers through the Writing Lab for a detailed feedback.

For students who prefer to work independently and form their own online study group, HelpNow offers a set of collaborative tools – Meet and Brainwave. Meet allows students to schedule their own online sessions using the Brainfuse Meet whiteboard which is specifically designed for a group setting. Brainwave is a recordable whiteboard where students can draw, write and chat and send it to others for feedback.

The Adult Learning Center is the adult learners’ version of HelpNow in which patrons access GED prep, U.S citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and Career Resources which lists popular job search links. Microsoft Office support allows patrons to ask questions about Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The Writing Lab, Send Question and the Skills Building are also included in the Adult Learning Center suite.

JobNow provides library patrons with a host of services to help in every step of the job search process. Job coaches are available to assist patrons with any job search-related questions.

In addition to helping beginner job seekers pinpoint their desired career field, coaches can also offer constructive suggestions on resumes, help write a professional cover letter, and give live interview practice and feedback.

Resumes can be submitted at any time of day through the Resume Lab and a job coach will return it with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. The JobNow service also comes with an extensive collection of resources, including resume and cover letter templates, interview tips, general and industry-specific sample interview questions, and a wide array of online databases and links.

One of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers, Brainfuse serves a diversified client base of libraries, school districts and colleges/universities. For more information about Brainfuse services, visit the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org, click on Online Resources, Online Databases and find HelpNow under “Young Student” and JobNow under “Careers.”

Founded in 1879, the Westfield Memorial Library—the community’s destination for discovery and ideas—engages minds, entertains spirits and facilitates lifelong learning for people of all ages. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and closed on Sunday until September 16.

For more information call 908.789.4090, visit the library’s website at www.wmlnj.org, and sign up for the monthly e-newsletter “Library Loop,” or stop by the library at 550 East Broad Street for a copy of the award-winning quarterly newsletter “Take Note.”

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