Q. How do I use Brainfuse to get homework help?

Brainfuse is a free, online tutoring and homework help service. Students of all ages can get help with math, science, English, writing, social studies, and more. Brainfuse also offers test prep resources for GED and U.S. citizenship tests plus assistance with writing resumes and cover letters. You will need your library card number or BCPS student ID number and your library pin/password to log in. Live chat help from a tutor is available from 2:00 pm to 11:55 pm, seven days a week (except on holidays). All tutors are trained and certified by Brainfuse, must possess a four-year college degree, have prior teaching or tutoring experience, and clear a background check.

When tutors are not available, you can submit questions using the Send  A Question form and you will get an email response within 24 hours. 

To access Brainfuse, follow the steps below:

• Go to Baltimore County Public Library’s website
• Select the Books and More tab then select Research Databases.
• Select Brainfuse from the list
  • You will be prompted to log into your library account.
  • Enter your library card number or BCPS student ID number and library PIN/password.
  • If you're not sure of your PIN, try the last 4 numbers of the phone number you gave the library. Contact us if you need help resetting your PIN. 
• You should be sent to the Brainfuse home page. 
• To chat with a tutor (2:00 pm – 11:55 pm):
  • Select the 'Live Tutoring' link.
  • Select your grade level and the subject. 
• Create an account if you want to save your chat sessions, or send in a specific question and get a reply back within 24 hours.
  • Use the 'Send a Question' link anytime (24/7).  
  • After selecting 'Send a Question', you will land on the Brainfuse Welcome/Login page.
  • Select the 'Sign Up' link (it's below the username and password fields) and create a Brainfuse account (a username and password). 
  • When you are ready to access Brainfuse again, return to the library's Research Databases page, log in to your library account, then log into Brainfuse with your Brainfuse username and password.
  • Go to 'My Account' > 'My Messages' to find the answer to your question
• If you want writing help, you can upload your document and get suggestions and comments from a tutor.
  • Select the 'Writing Lab' link and log into your Brainfuse account or create one using the 'Sign Up' link.
  • Upload your document.
  • Check back in 24 hours by returning to the library's Research Databases page, log in to your library account.
  • Log into Brainfuse with your Brainfuse username and password.
  • Go to 'My Account' > 'My Messages'. 
• Mobile App: once you have created a Brainfuse account, you can install the Brainfuse mobile app for Apple iOS or Android devices. Search your App Store or Play Store for Brainfuse and be sure to log into the app with the same username and password you created using the steps above.