Databases

• How often and for how much time can I get help on Tutor.com?

  You can have as many tutoring sessions as you like using your library card or student account. 

• Is there a limit to the length or number of essays I submit for review on Tutor.com?

  You can submit essays of up to 8,000 characters (5-6 pages) in length for review per submission.

  • You may have up to 3 essays under review at the same time.

• What subjects, skills, or tests can I get help with on Tutor.com?

  Tutor.com provides help in most subjects covered in: 

  • kindergarten-12^th grade as well as 
  • entry-level college classes. 

  The following subjects are also available: 

  • ACT, SAT, and AP test preparation courses
  • ASVAB practice quizzes
  • Computer Science (C++, Java, Python, SQL, Web Design)
  • Essay review
  • GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT practice courses
  • Job application and interview preparation
  • Nursing (anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, NCLEX test preparation, and more)
  • Resume and cover letter review and help
  • Study skills coaching for students and parents
  • Videos on basic foundations in math and language arts
  • U.S. citizenship test preparation

• How can teachers demonstrate how to use Tutor.com to students?

  How can teachers show students how to use Tutor.com?  

  Teachers may use:  

  Demonstration resources from the Client Resource Center. This tool includes: 

  • an intro video,
  • practice classroom, and  
  • customizable PowerPoint presentations. 

  Tutor.com YouTube channel. The channel includes webinars for:  

  • faculty,  
  • parents, and  
  • students. 

• Why do I need to log in separately to each service I use on the website?

  Many of the services and resources on our site are managed by third-party vendors. This includes:

  Your catalog account where you can view due dates and place holds.

  • eBook and streaming services such as OverDrive, hoopla, and Kanopy.
  • Databases such as Consumer Reports.
  • Online tutoring such as Tutor.com.
    Each time you use any of these services, you're leaving our site. You're also visiting a separate website managed by a different third-party vendor.

  Since these individual sites are not connected, we don't have a way to log you in to multiple services at once. This is why, even if you've logged in to the library account you use to check out books in the catalog, you still need to log in to databases.

  We wish this was more seamless! In the meantime, we'll continue to explore ways we might be able to help simplify the log in process.

  See also:

  Why is there no option to pay fines using my PayPal account?