Business & Career

Resources for businesses and job seekers.

CAREER COLLAB

Looking for a job or looking to get ahead in your current job?
​Start here to find assistance, information and resources available to you at no cost from your local library.
A partnership of the Indian Trails Public Library, Northbrook Public Library and Vernon Area Public Library

Business Resources

  • Business and Career Services: 847.459.4100 x312
  • Programs
  • 1 hour Resume Review and Career Coaching session with a Career Specialist. Assistance includes:
    • Applicant Tracking System Optimization
    • Career and interview coaching
    • Job scanning and search
    • LinkedIn refreshing
    • Personal branding
  • One-on-one appointment with staff for business research needs.
  • E-resources
  • 30 minute Retirement Financial Planning 1-1 appointments with a financial advisor. Suitable for those starting out and those already retired.
  • Reserve a study room
  • Rent a meeting room

Business Library Card

If your business resides within the library’s district boundaries you are entitled to a library card and all the privileges associated with it, such as checking out print and digital material, reserving a study room and accessing electronic resources.

Obtaining a card is straightforward. The designated business representative of the company can apply for the card in person by providing verification of the business address. A library staff member will verify that the business is within library district boundaries. Any employee who holds the library card is authorized to use it. Please bring a current:
• Company business card or letterhead     
• Photo ID

For more information please refer to the YOU ARE OUR BUSINESS brochure.

PRESENTING Programs

Interested in presenting a program? Click here to submit a proposal.