Libraries to offer program to overcome test anxiety

The Ventura County Library is offering LearningExpress Library, a new online test preparation database to help students overcome test-taking anxiety.

To access the database, go to www.vencolibrary.org and click on "Databases," "Research" or "Homework." The library's electronic resources collection is arranged by subject and listed alphabetically. The link for LearningExpress Library is listed under Test Preparation.

LearningExpress provides free, unlimited access to interactive skill-building courses and a broad range of practice tests based on the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT basic, U.S. citizenship, postal worker, cosmetology, real estate agent and broker exams, and more. The service is available at any time from any Internet-enabled computer in the library or at home.

The site offers comprehensive courses in math, reading and writing; essay writing practice with instant scoring; resume writing and workplace skills enrichment; and more than 300 online practice tests for all ages. All practice tests include instant score reports. Complete answer explanations accompany each test question.

For those preparing for the SAT or GED the site offers a complete course series, as well as targeted essay-writing practice with multiple writing prompts and instant score reports.

For more information about LearningExpress Library, call or visit a Ventura County Library branch in Oak Park, 899 N. Kanan Road, (818) 889-2239; Simi Valley, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, (805) 526-1735; or Camarillo, 4101 Las Posas Road, (805) 388-5222.