New York City Library Offers Free Resources for Finding Jobs in the City

The New York Library offers job search assistance. It provides everything you need - from resume writing to databases and courses.

How the library can help you find a job

Useful information about job search:

• Pro Bono Career Coaching available @ the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL;
• Seminars on work and career in @NYPL Locations;
• Job Search Central Blog;
• Bronx Library Center's Career and Educational Information Service;
• listen to NYPL Library program on effective employment strategies for those over 50;
• watch Barry Cohen's show: Find and Get the Job Your Really Want.

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Job search online:

• job search and databases – premium searchable databases, free access with your library card;
• e-books, audiobooks and videos – resources for job seekers and entrepreneurs that you can download for free with your library card;
• job sites – NYPL's recommendations for the best free job search and career advancement sites.

Help for small businesses

SCORE

Individual consultations for small businesses provided by experienced professionals retirement leaders.

Employment partners

• St. Nicks Alliance;
• Sage Works.

Job Search Central in the news

• WABC and Job Search Central;
• WNBC New York and Job Information Center.

Additional resources

You can find additional information about finding a job at these resources:

• job search tips (PDF file for printing);
• Financial Industry Professionals – information about work and careers during the current economic downturn;
• The Best of the Web – job search resources and training;
• resources to find work for former prisoners;
• free wireless access in the library with WiFi support.