Need homework or job assistance, but you don’t know where to turn? Look no further than Bucks County Free Library! When you hover over the e-Library tab and select Research and Online Learning, you’ll see Brainfuse HelpNow and Brainfuse JobNow. Both of these services are free to library card holders, with live, online assistance daily, 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm EST.
HelpNow
Homework help is available in a variety of subjects, ranging from elementary through college levels. These are some of the services provided:
- Writing assistance – from brainstorming to revisions. Students can submit a paper and receive analysis within 24 hours.
- Skills building with Skill Surfer, which provides videos and practice tests on many topics, and Flashbulb, which uses premade flash cards or allows the student to create their own.
- Foreign language lab (currently only Spanish).
- Test preparation for such exams as SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB and more.
- eParachute – match your skills and interest with college majors and/or careers.
- Assistance with completing an FAFSA application.
- Adult learning center includes resume and cover letter writing assistance, preparation for US Citizenship Test, and MS Office Essential Skills series.
JobNow
JobNow has some of the features you’ll find with HelpNow, but includes more online career tools, such as:
- Resume experts, templates, and also a resume lab in which you can submit your resume and receive feedback.
- A coach who can help with searching and applying for jobs, as well as providing interview tips and interview preparation.
- Assistance with completing unemployment benefits forms.
- Career assessment and job search resources.
