Technology & Auto Repair

Automobile repair information and diagrams. In-library use only. The library’s Tech Help Desk now lends OBD scanners for reading diagnostic trouble codes. Contact us for details.

Until further notice, this product will be available to library cardholders from home.

Accurate, authoritative and up-to-date “do-it-yourself” service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

NEW: Learn about 100+ trades in more than a dozen industries, including pay and career growth data. Fields include automotive, construction, energy, hospitality, and many more. Once you've completed your learning, you can make your profile visible to prospective employers via  BlueRecruit. Local employers can sign up for a discount on BlueRecruit's matching services.

READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE CREATING CREATING YOUR PROFILE

You must be logged into your AHML website account to access BlueCareer.

Upcoming program: Introduction to BlueCareer, December 5, 7-8:30 pm, Training Center | Register

The online edition of Chilton's auto repair manuals, with at-home access. Includes ASE Test prep exam quizzes.

Seven days' unlimited web access (no app/Roku/smart TV, etc.) to documentaries and nonfiction series. Watch award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, technology, and more.

Free online tech training on topics like basic PC/Mac skills, Word, Excel, using the web, job searching, etc.

In-depth, instructor-led, 6-week classes on tech topics, health care training, business/accounting, personal development, law, test prep, and more. Some classes can lead to certification and continuing education units (CEUs)

(Formerly GCFLearnFree) Free tutorials, designed by Goodwill, focusing on computer, job and life skills.

Binge-watch selected Great Courses on science, history, art, culture and more via Kanopy for 30 days.

Detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of hobby enthusiasts, with full text from leading hobby and craft magazines. Learn how to create a search alert here.

NEW: Provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of do-it-yourself home improvement and repair projects. Learn how to create a search alert here.

Published by the American Physical Society. High-end journals on physics, astrophysics, optics, etc.

Provides full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos, as well as science experiments, images, and curriculum-aligned lesson plans. Learn how to create a search alert here.

NEW: Provides detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment.

Simple, straightforward tutorials from Niche Academy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GMail, Google Drive/Docs/Sheets and more. Use these as a "quick start" before trying more in-depth tutorials from GCFLearnFree.org, Udemy or Gale Courses.

Web design, coding, mobile app development and more. Earn points/badges to track your progress and create a showcase for potential employers.

If you signed up for a library card online, you must receive a permanent library card (sent to your Arlington Heights address) before signing up for Treehouse.

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Additional FREE resources  (no account required):

• Live Workshop: Fast-Track Your Tech Career Without a Degree | 11/62024 2:00 PM
• Live Workshop: Launch Your Tech-Adjacent Career | 12/4/2024 2:00 PM
• Livestreamed training sessions via their YouTube channel. Check back every few days for updates.
• YouTube edition of their "How to Work Remotely" tutorial.

Gale Presents: Udemy (based on the Udemy for Business collection) offers over 3500 on-demand video tutorials covering technology (e.g., Office, Windows, and Mac OS, coding, etc.), business & management, languages, job & career skills, arts, hobbies and personal growth. Some courses offer IT certification test prep or project management professional development units (PDUs). Also includes test prep for GMAT, GRE, PMP and other professional/technical certifications.

IMPORTANT SIGN-UP DETAILS  |  Using the Udemy for Business App (iOS & Android)

NEW: Provides full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals for high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.