1. Excelsior Learning Lab
Online Learning @ sfpl.org

2. Online Learning Databases
 ed2go
6-week long online courses, led by an instructor
 LearningExpress Library
eCourses, eBooks and online test preparation
 PowerSpeak
8 languages plus ESL
 Mango Languages
Over 30 languages plus ESL

3. Getting to the Online Learning Databases
 Go to sfpl.org
 Click on eLibrary tab

4.  Click on Articles and Databases

5.  Find a database by first letter or
by database category

6. ed2go

7. ed2go
 Courses are 6 weeks, starting every month
 There is an instructor for each course who can answer student
questions in the message board
 Course subjects include:
- Computer programs, e.g. Word, Excel, DreamWeaver
- Business and Finance
- Health
-Test Preparation
-Teaching
 Students need to create an account and request a passcode for every
class

8. Browse
Courses
Request a
Passcode

9. Enroll button –
passcode required
Course start dates

10. Select a start
date

11. Create an account
(first time)
Sign in
(returning students)

12. All fields except
ones marked
optional are
required

13. Enter your
passcode

14. Learning Express

15. Learning Express
 Includes tests, eCourses, and eBooks
 Courses are self-paced and can be started anytime
 Subjects are organized in Learning Centers and include:
- Standardized tests, e.g. SAT, GRE, GMAT
- GED preparation
- Citizenship
- Civil Service exam preparation
- Math and English skills
- Job search skills
- Computer basics
 Some eCourses require headphones

16. Learning
Centers

17. Select test, course or
eBook
Tests, courses
and eBooks by
subjects

18. Register an
account

19. Courses, tests, and
eBooks are added to My
Center

20. Start or continue your
selected tests, courses and
eBooks in
“My Center”

22. PowerSpeak & Mango
Language Learning

23. PowerSpeak
 Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian,
Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean
 ESL for Chinese and Spanish speakers
 Includes audio, videos, exercises and ability to record
pronunciation
 Headphones required

24. Log In or
Create
Account
Select
Language
ESL

25. Click to
record or to
listen

26. Mango
 34 languages plus ESL
 Flashcard format designed for memory building
 Includes audio and ability to record pronunciation
 Headphones required
 Apps for iPhone and Android available
Browse courses or
learn without login
Create account (first
Log In (returning users)
time)

27. ESL
Languages