LibGuides: Essential Skills: Welcome

About the Series

Thompson Library is hosting a series of webinars to help students learn some essential skills for their college career at UM-Flint.

Each tab on this guide supports a different topic with additional help and tutorials. Recorded webinars will be published to our YouTube channel.

Thompson Library YouTube Channel
The official YouTube channel for the UM-Flint Thompson Library. Find video tutorials and playlists on how to use library resources and other research help.

Find information about upcoming sessions and registration links on our Hours & Events page.

Hours and Events
A listing of all the library's operating hours and upcoming events.

Related Library Resources

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Over 15,000 on-demand courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills for achieving personal and professional goals. No guest access.
Active students, regular staff (including temporary employees), and faculty on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses and at Michigan Medicine are automatically granted access.
To get started with LinkedIn Learning, you will need to activate your account:
1. Visit linkedinlearning.umich.edu
2. You will be directed to the U-M Weblogin where you’ll enter your UMICH (Level-1) uniqname and password. You may need to use Duo for two-factor authentication.
3. Optional: Enter your LinkedIn account login and password to connect your learning history to your LinkedIn account.
LearningExpress This link opens in a new window
Online test preparation materials for academic, civil service, military, and professional certification exams. Free registration required.
Includes a resume builder you can save, edit, and print. Over 700 courses, practice tests, tutorials, eBooks, and flashcards. Practice tests include GRE, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, PCAT, MAT, and DAT, as well as trade certification, civil service, math and reading tests, and U.S. citizenship. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.

LearningExpress is also available to Michigan residents using their Michigan Driver's License or State ID:
- Login via Michigan eLibrary
Further info:
- Short video introduction
- Quick Start Guide (pdf)