The Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library have provided public libraries across the state with access to over 50 online databases and resources. These tools offer incredible opportunities for job seekers, career development, and adult education. Whether you're looking to strengthen your skills, explore new career paths, or prepare for workforce re-entry, these resources are here to help you succeed.
Featured Resources
The LearningExpress library offers a user-friendly e-learning platform with over 100 self-paced video tutorials to prepare for today's job market.
- Learn and develop must-have computer skills, from computer basics to advanced software applications
- Access skill-building resources for educational success for students in Grades 4 - 12
- Build basic skills to prepare for high school equivalency exams
- Take free ACT and SAT prep courses and practice exams
- Find schools and scholarships
- Prepare for graduate admissions exams
- Discover career matches just for you
- Build resumés and cover letters
- Explore different career options and prepare for licensing exams
- Get guidance for the US Citizen Naturalization process
- Develop advanced computer skills in a wide array of leading-edge technologies through the AWS training center
- and more!
Ebsco's Small Business Source covers all aspects of starting and running a business.
- Use the Start-Up Kit to develop a business plan, learn federal, state, and local business requirements, prepare to market your business, get guidance on when you may need legal assistance, and more
- Develop and hone employee management skills
- Learn when to leverage productivity through delegation
- Explore industry reports for over 70 different goods and service sectors
- Get tips and tools to make your business "Go Green"
- Research website development, e-commerce, internet and viral marketing
- And more
Other business and career resources:
- Explore journal articles, technical reports, and white papers with the National Agricultural Library's AGRICOLA database
- Keep up with the latest business, management, and economics news with Business Source Elite
- Access the Professional Development Collection of full-text electronic information, especially for educators, professional librarians, and education researchers
- Get repair information, guides, and schedules for vehicles and machinery from Auto Repair Source and Small Engine Repair Source
To access all these resources and more, visit the Jobs & Careers page!