Presentation to job seekers given at Bernards Township Library August 2, 2011

1. Taking Advantage of NJworks@YourLibrary: FREE Resources and Tools to Help NJ Job Seekers! Ruth Lufkin, MLSSupervising Reference LibrarianBernards Township Library, Basking Ridge, NJ August 2, 2011

2. Start at Your Library Ask for assistance at Reference Get an updated Library Card Set up a free e-mail account – Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, etc Use to apply for jobs on-line, journal alerts, re-establishing connections, etc. Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Audio-Visual Material, Interlibrary Loan, Computers, Wireless Network, and Meeting Rooms.

3. Get a Library Card It’s easy as one-two-three in most libraries: Visit the library in the town or county where you live/work; Show identification with proof of residency or current employment; Access online resources at www.NJworks.org or www.JerseyClicks.org

4. NJ Works @ Your Library Statewide initiative designed for libraries to assist job seekers. NJworks.org provides both online and in-person resources and tools to any state resident. Expands on JerseyClicks, which is the portal for accessing online resources statewide. Keep an eye on www.NJWorks.org for the latest news and offerings of this program.

6. Let’s look at NJWorks.org

7. Job & Career Accelerator Easy-to-use, Personalized, Interactive Build computer & other skills Create cover letters & resumes Learn interview techniques Networking ideas Comprehensive search of over 5-million up-to-date job postings Organize, track & manage your search process Regular webinar training sessions for users

8. All the tools job seekers need to get hired are in one place with Job & Career Accelerator! Register with your Library Card Number & a simple, easily memorized password. Let’s take a look . . .

9. Frost & Sullivan Reports covering technology & market trends for a wide variety of industries. NJ State Library subscription allows Free Read-Only access. To get a full report, Please contact East Brunswick Public Library’s Business Resource Center at eref@ebpl.org with your request, making sure to provide as much information about the report as possible. # # # # # On Njworks.org look under Small Businesses in left hand column.

10. Career Transitions Another complete, self-paced application that will walk you through the process of landing a job. Establish your personal user account with email and a password of your choice to save the work you are doing from session to session.

11. RefUSA to its friends . . . Detailed information on the majority of businesses in the USA and Canada; compiled and updated from thousands of sources. High quality data and AWESOME functionality! Great for compiling lists of companies.

12. Contact and Connect! Use Magazine and Newspaper collections: To access the ‘Trade Rags.’ Find people you know. Look for growth, mergers, acquisitions. Industry specific focus is often better than geographic. Business Source Premier includes active, peer-reviewed scholarly business journals. Business sections of newspapers often useful too.

13. Here’s what JerseyClicks looks like There are Topical and Alphabetical displays. The Alphabetical list is handy if you know the name of the resource.

14. Here’s the screen you’ll get when you select one of the resources: Enter your library card number from any New Jersey library to gain access.

15. Don’t Forget the Reference Books (now online!) Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State & Local Organizations. (Gale) [REF] 060 ENC The one index that will put you in touch with the professional associations and the non-profits. www.BernardsLibrary.org  Database Resources

16. Another vital Reference Book (now online!) Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources. (Gale) [READYREF] 016.33 ENC Identifies live, print and electronic sources of information. Includes directories, databases, newsletters, indexes, research centers, etc. within each subject area.. www.BernardsLibrary.org  Database Resources

17. Online Subscriptions and Virtual Resources Libraries today often have additional online resources for their patrons to use. Here at Bernards Township Library we offer: www.BernardsLibrary.org  Database Resources

18. Other FREE web-based tools NJ Next Stop – Career interests, options & the world of work. Also provides information about industries, occupations and skills that are in demand in NJ. NJBIZ articles/lists/surveys. New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator – extensive NJ information on occupations and occupational licenses, registrations, and certifications. Also includes Volunteering and Apprenticeships in NJ. Login using your Town and Zip Code. Two relatively new offerings from the New Jersey Department of Labor

20. What Can YOU Do With Library Resources? Identify Careers Prepare Job Descriptions Identify Educational Requirements and Opportunities Find/Create Sample Resumes/Cover Letters Locate Jobs / Employees Prepare for an Interview

21. Who Will Be Able to Help YOU? People: Job search groups Individual consultants Your librarians

22. Libraries Mean Job Search Support & Success! Thank You! Please visit your library soon, and check out some of these resources.

23. Keep in Touch! Ruth Lufkin, MLS - Supervising Reference Librarian Bernards Township Library 32 South Maple Avenue Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 www.BernardsLibrary.org Phone: 908.204.3031 ext. 4 FAX: 908.766.0311 Email: RLufkin@Bernards.org