Job and Career Information in New York’s Public Libraries
Local public library system and public library resources vary across New York. Following are some examples of the kinds of statewide and national resources that, along with local information and referrals services, are basic to public library Job Information Centers in New York. |
New York's public library systems and public libraries offer information, resources, and referrals for New Yorkers and people looking to work in New York State. Job Information Centers in libraries and related services often include:
- Specialized web resources developed by libraries and links to job search web resources
- Information on career development
- Education and training
- Résumé assistance and other job hunt strategies
- Workforce development services (Literacy instruction, GED assistance, citizenship information and referral)
These and much more are offered through public library systems and public libraries. They are even more important for New Yorkers and all Americans in 2009.
Libraries with Career Resource Centers
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The New York State Library is partnering with the New York State Department of Labor
to offer support, training, and other job and career information and resources to public library systems and public libraries across the State.
In addition there are links to some basic resources found in public libraries and accessible through computers in public libraries.
Please watch this site for more information in the coming weeks.
More information on specific services available in your region of the State
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Public Library Systems with Job/Career Information Web Pages
- Brooklyn Public Library: Education & Job Info Center
- Buffalo and Erie County Public Library: Job and Career Resources | Reference Desk: Education and Careers: Jobs
- Mid-Hudson Library System: Quick Answers - Get help finding a job
- Monroe County Library System: Job Information Center | Local Employment Resources
- The New York Public Library: Employment | Job Search
- North Country Library System: Jobs and Careers / Small Business Information
- Onondaga County Public Library: Jobs Links
- Queens Borough Public Library: Job Information Centers
- Ramapo-Catskill Library System: Employment Resources Guide
- Schenectady County Public Library: Career and Job Hunting
- Suffolk Cooperative Library System: Career Info
- Upper Hudson Library System: Services to Those in Need of Job Assistance
- Westchester Library System: WEBS -- Career & Educational Counseling Service
Civil Service
- New York State Department of Civil Service
- New York State Department of Labor: Civil Service Job Listings (includes Federal, New York State and local government sites)
- Governor's Office of Employee Relations: State Jobs NY
Job Search Guides
- New York State Department of Labor:
- New York State: Citizen Guide: Career / Employment
- America’s Job Exchange: Job search engine that helps users find career related content, tools and advice to help manage their job search and overall careers.
- Indeed. One search. All jobs: Search engine for jobs, allowing job seekers to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards. Create user profile to customize searches and save search results.
- Newspaper Association of American Career Center: Newspaper Association of America database containing jobs posted in newspapers across the country. Resume Builder and Professional Profile tools to make your resume available to employers.
Other Resources
- New York State
- Department of Civil Service: Workers with Disabilities Program
- Division of Veteran Affairs: Veteran Employment
- Department of Correctional Services: Jobs and Careers
- New York State Unified Court System: Current Opportunities
- Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: myBenefits
- Department of Labor:
- Department of Civil Service: Workers with Disabilities Program
- National
- onestop ReEmployment Portal -- from Minnesota
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
- onestop ReEmployment Portal -- from Minnesota
- Other
- The Riley Guide: The Riley Guide is a directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet. It is primarily intended to provide instruction for job seekers on how to use the Internet to their best advantage.
- O*NET OnLine: O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
- Upwardly Global: Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping skilled immigrants rebuild their careers.
- The Riley Guide
The New York State Department of Labor has labor market analysts in 10 locations across the state. These analysts help employers and economic developers by providing data about wages, economic trends, and availability of labor. They also help job seekers by providing occupational and career information.Regional Labor Market Analysts in New York's 10 regions And for statewide trends, please contact: Kevin Jack, NYS Department of Labor |
Libraries and “Tough Times”
- New York Library Association:
- The Times Union: Albany, NY -- “A New Twist on Old Story”
- The Wall Street Journal:
- American Library Association Office for Research and Statistics: Job Seeking in U.S. Public Libraries
- The Today Show, NBC: Libraries lend a hand in tough times....
- The Post-Journal: Jamestown, NY - "Libraries Offer Aid In Tough Times"
- IMLS "Libraries to the Rescue" podcasts, June 23, 2009
- Garden City News Online -- "Garden City Library Updates Job Corner"