Get access to a suite of business and demographic databases including U.S. Businesses, U.S. New Businesses, U.S. Consumers/Lifestyles, Canadian Businesses and U.S. Standard White Pages. Or, use the My Jobs Library section for career and job seeker services.
Computer & Job Skills
Online Resources
Data Axle Reference Solutions and My Jobs Library
JobNow 
We have transitioned from HelpNow and JobNow to Tutor.com which offers job search and career support!
You can also use data axle's My Job's Library for careers services online.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Learn software and technology skills through LinkedIn Learning's video library of engaging, top-quality courses.
For app users, please note that our library ID is tacomalibrary (with a lowercase 't'). LinkedIn cannot move the activity (watch history, bookmarks, playlists, etc.) associated with your old library card to your new card.
Northstar Digital Literacy
Practice and improve skills in the following areas: Microsoft products like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Gmail, internet basics, Google Docs, social media and more.
Create a free account with Northstar Digital Literacy to track progress and work with Tacoma Library staff toward your goals https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/puyalluptacoma, opens a new window
Peterson’s Test Prep: Education and Career Center
Includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more. Find info on undergraduate and graduate programs and tuition and scholarship assistance, as well as a resume builder and interviewing advice.
Tutor.com New!
K-12 and college students can get help with homework, studying, projects, essay writing and test prep in every subject, including algebra, statistics, chemistry, physics, social studies and English. Adults can get help with job searches, academic support and test prep practice for the GED and HiSET exams, the ASVAB military entrance exam, and the following grad school tests: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT.