Wednesday, October 10, 2012

GED Practice Test Not Promoted in New Jersey

In this economy, a library can not turn down a little publicity for a free service.  But that's what libraries in New Jersey are doing, yeah buddy.  The New Jersey State Library, to prepare for the coming online version of the GED test, have purchased a limited time online practice test program, but many public libraries in the state are not promoting its use even though it is free to them.

Look, I know that time is money, but how hard is it to print out a couple posters, put a link on the website, and tell your staff to take it to give them a little walking around knowledge?  Not in your demographic?  I do not care if you live in Beverly Hills, somebody needs a little education in your community.   I do not want to say the word "lazy" because I bet these folks work hard and have a lot on their plates, but this is a little silly.

Many Union County libraries decline to promote free online GED assistance ... - Independent Press - NJ.com:

Independent Press - NJ.com


Many Union County libraries decline to promote free online GED assistance ...
Independent Press - NJ.com
With three months remaining in a free, one-year-only program to prepare New Jersey residents for taking the GED exam, many Union County libraries are not promoting it. The New Jersey State Library purchased a subscription to GED Online last year before ...