Academic tests online at libraries

Library users in Middleton and Boxford have the opportunity to get some free online help in preparing for academic or licensing tests.

The Flint Public Library in Middleton and the Boxford Town Library have both recently subscribed to LearningExpressLibrary.com. The educational website describes itself as ``a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass."

LearningExpressLibrary.com features more than 300 online practice tests, along with instant scores for those who take the tests and explanations for the answers.

It is available to card holders at libraries that subscribe to the site. Users can log on to the site from any Internet-enabled computer. Middleton and Boxford residents can access the site by going to their library's website, clicking on Learning Express Library, and signing in. The Flint Public Library website is at www.flintlibrary.org, and the Boxford Public Library website, www.bosfordtownlib.org.

Those who do not have computers at home are welcome to access the web site at the libraries.

JOHN LAIDLER