The following ideas were submitted by the Ohio Library Community for a one-time supplemental appropriation to help libraries serve the unemployed. October 21, 2008
Databases
ReferenceUSA
Business & Company Resource Center
jobprospector.com
Business Finder
Equipment
Fax machine and scanners for scanning, emailing, and faxing resumes to employers"
Computer workstations designed specifically for job seeking.
Laptop computers for training at the library and off site, and also as additional workstations for applying for jobs online
More computers with Microsoft Word
Marketing
Media kit to promote services without having to create materials
Materials
Books in business areas such as "how to start a small business" and employment information like resume writing, cover letters, interviewing, and career books.
Programming
Job and career programming toolkits geared toward professional and public service staff with “lesson plans”, templates, and handouts to develop robust job and career programs for patrons.
Create partnerships with local chambers of commerce, Kiwanis, or similar organizations, for resume review nights.
Provide grants and funding information
"Job-Hunting Basics" check sheets
Career counseling
Choosing a career path (the standard tests and other methods for figuring out what you're suited for)
Support group with weekly sessions to talk about job search experiences
Software
Resume writing software package for all libraries (for example, Resume Maker from www.individualsoftware.com) or a subscription (www.pongoresume.com, www.theresumebuilder.com, to name a few)
Good online computer tutorial suite (like Atomic Learning http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/home)
Staffing
Train current staff to assist job seekers
Technology
Online job information center for the community/state
Training
Partner with area business and adult education centers to bring in trainers and career counselors to train librarians to offer the following classes to patrons:
o Basic computer skills
o Library and internet resources available for jobseekers
o Coping skills for a job loss
o How to assess job skills
o Personal branding
o How to open an email account
o How to write a resume
o How to write a cover letter
o How to fill out online applications
o Job interview skills
o Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
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