Educators: Earn a free Gold upgrade by joining the PBwiki Back To School Challenge.
Health Care Consumer Information Pathfinder
Diabetes Information Resources
Looking for a job can be a difficult process. The Reference Department of the Jackson District Library has several resources to assist you in your search. This guide is intended as a starting point for using the employment materials within the library. If you have any questions, or cannot find what you are looking for, ask a Reference Department staff member.
Newspapers:
The Jackson District Library Carnegie Branch subscribes to the Jackson Citizen Patriot, the Detroit News, the Detroit Free Press, the Ann Arbor News, the Kalamazoo Gazette, as well as the Lansing State Journal. Current issues of the Jackson Citizen Patriot are located in the Reference Room, next to the phone books.
Other Employment Classifieds:
Next to the classified box behind the Reference Desk is a box labeled “Employment”. Items in the box include the “Federal Job Register”, “Federal Career Opportunities”, “Employment Review”, as well as a list of websites that may be useful in locating employment.
Electronic Resources, available from all branches and from home:
In addition to the list of websites in the “Employment” box, the Jackson District Library’s web page (www.myjdl.com) has links to valuable job-hunting sites. To access this information, go to the library’s web page, click on the links button of the lower left side of the screen. This will open up the list of links; click on the link for “Job Sites”. In addition, the other links under “Business” or “Education & Scholarship” may be of help.
Books:
Generally, book at all branches that deal with job seeking are located in the call number range of 331.7. Books that deal with resumes and cover letters are located in the call number range of 650.14. The books that are listed below are in the Carnegie Branch Reference Room and cannot be checked out (however, often books of the same title or subject content can be found in the circulating collection…ask a staff member for assistance):
Occupational Outlook Handbook, by the U.S. Department of Labor (R 331.7 U58): This yearly resource not only lists the prospects and resources for most jobs, but also has a section devoted to finding jobs and evaluation of job offers.
State Occupational Outlook Handbook, edited by David Bianco (R 331.702 S797): Updated less frequently that the book by the Department of Labor, this book is valuable for persons looking for employment in other states. The editor lays out the book into chapters state by state and looks at the growth of each job market, as well as the average wages and number of people employed in the field.
Career Information Center, 13 volumes (R 331.702 C271): This set is similar to the Occupation Outlook book, but goes one step further in listing resources for further information about any given job field.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 10th edition (JCC HF 5381.E52 1997): This four-volume set is similar to the others, but with the added feature of cross-indexing careers of similar types and skills.
Jobs Rated Almanac, by Les Krantz (R 331.702 K89j): This small book packs in lots of interesting information for the job seeker. Tables and charts show which jobs create the most stress, working conditions, and the perks and added bonuses of certain careers.
Other books of interest to job seekers:
As some careers require more detailed education or training, sometimes books and information on colleges and trade schools are useful. Below are a few reference books that deal with the topics of education for those seeking a new career:
Chronicle Vocational School Manual, 2001-2002 edition (R 370.133 C557): This book contains information about more than 3,000 accredited vocational and trade schools throughout the U.S. Categorized by job titles, the book gives the contact information for the school and the admissions procedures for the program.
Guide to Distance Learning Programs, 2001 edition (R 378 P485): This guide contains information on more than 3,000 degree and certificate programs, perfect for those who are unable to travel far for education. (Note: The JDL does offer test proctoring services, contact the Reference Department.)
The College Blue Book, 29th edition (****R 378.73 C697): This six-volume set contains not only contact information and descriptions of colleges, but offers information on distance education, vocational programs and scholarships.
Vertical File:
The vertical file, located in the Carnegie Branch Reference Room, near the copier machine contains two drawers devoted to careers from the Chronicle Occupational Guide. Located within each of the files are information on the various careers, job-hunting information, and an index to the career guides.
To use the files, one must first consult the index, located in the first file folder. Look for the career that you are interested in and noted the GOE folder number and the Brief/Report number. Look for the folder marked with the GOE number and the page through the folder contents until you locate the number of the brief or report you are interested in.
Conclusion:
This pathfinder is an aid for locating useful items within the Jackson District Library’s collection for job-hunting. If you cannot find the items listed above, or cannot find the information that you are looking for, please ask a friendly staff member who can help you.
Back to FrontPage
Other pathfinders
Health Care Consumer Information Pathfinder
Diabetes Information Resources
Page Information
|
Wiki Information |
Recent PBwiki Blog Posts |
Create your own educational wiki!