Job seeking

A collection of online assistance, powerful tools, and other resources for job-seekers and career development.

is a versatile online service designed to support every step of the job search process.
JobNow features include: live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews; get live online interview practice from trained job coaches; 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources; receive feedback on your resume within 24 hours through the JobNow Resume Lab; job coaches to help strategically target jobs best suited to users' interests and qualifications; test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test).

Recorded trainings to watch to learn more:

JobNow overview (2 minute)
All JobNow video guides

LearningExpress

LearningExpress Library helps students and adult learners improve the skills required for academic and career success. Popular software tutorials, Internet instruction, and basic computer instruction are also included. Some of the practice tests include GED, COOP, HSPT, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and COMPASS, career certification tests such as NCLEX-RN, Praxis I® and II, and more. Plus, there are practice sets and tutorials to develop skills in math, reading, writing, and basic sciences.

LearningExpress Library resources are organized into themes: [video intro]

School Center (grades 4–12)
College Center
High School Equivalency Center
College Preparation Center
Career Center
Adult Learning Center
Recursos para Hispanhoblantes (Spanish) Centers
Popular Software Skills Center [ video guide ]

Oregon Career Information System (CIS)

CIS provides provides comprehensive occupational and educational information to help all Oregonians learn about the world of work and education. The resource includes (1) current employment, wages, outlook, hiring practices, preparation, and licensing, in addition to the skills, abilities, and knowledge required, are reported for each of over 550 occupation titles. These occupations cover over 95% of the labor market in Oregon; (2) description of every postsecondary program of study or training offered in Oregon; (3) a complete scholarship and a financial aid database that lists national, state, and local awards is available along with a tool to sort the entries based upon an individual’s characteristics, and more.

*Use outside library requires registration of a personal profile for remote access.* Contact library staff for remote set up help if unable to come to the library.

Tech-Talk

This database features self-help resources for troubleshooting computer issues and developing tech skills. Dozens of articles and videos are available to search or browse. Sign up for the weekly newsletter to stay up to date with trending topics written by top training experts. When prompted to log in, USERNAME: bakerlib PASSWORD: bakerlib

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Baker County Library District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Baker County Library District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

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Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

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Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Baker County Library District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

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