The Laramie County Library in Wyoming has established its own business center L2B (Library to Business) with two separate departments, one for entrepreneurs seeking to start a business, and the other for patrons looking for a new job. L2B connects patrons with local and regional development agencies to teach patrons new skills and to help them create a business network. In addition to monthly classes, L2B offers Free one-on-one consultations with HR experts and exclusive online resources.
Heading south to the Rutherford County Library in Murfreesboro, Tennessee brings its own adventure into a world of job and HR resources by providing a gateway to employment, resources and benefits. Aside from offering career resources, this library also maintains a Local Jobs Wire that includes job openings near Murfreesboro. Going beyond offering the traditional tutorial and assistance to help patrons to build a resume, coaching tips are also offered so you can practice being interviewed!
In the far northeast corner of the country, the Bangor Public Library in Maine offers an official career center with a jobs bank that spans from local jobs to jobs anywhere in America. Access is provided to the Maine Government website and Job Central that is result of an alliance with National Labor Exchange.
In all of my research, I have not yet found a public library that does NOT offer resources for job seekers. Many libraries have specialty librarians on staff who are a go-to resource for their knowledge about what is going on job-wise in the local community. Having access to job resources appears to be routine fare offered by every public library. See what the libraries offer to the job seeker in your community!
Public libraries are central to every community. All are welcome in the public library regardless of faith, ethnicity, race, gender, age, ability, or economic status. Keep in mind, that most libraries still require face coverings for service and maintaining six feet of social distancing between patrons.