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Resources for businesses and job seekers.

CAREER COLLAB

Looking for a job or looking to get ahead in your current job? Find assistance, information and resources available to you at no cost from your local library.
A partnership of local libraries. For a full list visit the Career Collab website.
 

Business Resources

  • General questions: 847.459.4100 extension 312
  • Programs available on our events calendar. Narrow your search by clicking on Event Type and selecting Business & Career.
  • 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
  • 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 the 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

See if your business is within library district boundaries.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Resources

Improve your technology, office and business skills and knowledge by using the following resources:

  • Gale Courses: Six-week online continuing education classes.
  • Creativebug: Tutorials for DIY crafters, creators and artists.
  • LinkedIn Learning: Learn technology, creative and business skills.
  • Udemy: Video courses on a wide range of topics.
  • Business Source Elite: Active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals and business e-books.
  • Small Business Source: Information to meet the needs of small business owners and entrepreneurs.
  • Learning Express Library: Available for GED and workplace skills assistance.
  • Tutor.com: Offers career coaching and resume review.
  • Test Proctoring: Do you have an upcoming test you need a proctoring location for? The library is here to help with access to a private study room and a computer. This service is by appointment only.

Technology

Upgrade your technology skills by attending Digital Connections classes for everything from the basics of Microsoft Office Suite to using AI. Explore more technology by scheduling a one-on-one technology appointment.

The Launch Pad and Media Services

Engrave your logo on a giveaway, record a podcast or ad in our WhisperRoom sound booth. The Launch Pad on the Go collection allows you to check out various equipment to use at your location.

The Launch Pad

Markets and Sales

Reference Solutions can help you build a business plan, create lists of specialized sales prospects, check out your competition, see what companies share your zip code and browse job listings and descriptions.

News

Follow industry trends, markets and what the media is saying about your company by using these electronic resources.
Find these resources on the By Category Resources page under News.

  • Access World News
  • Chicagoland News Sources
  • Consumer Reports
  • Explora
  • First Search
  • Libby by Overdrive for magazines
  • NewsBank
  • Newswires
  • Pressreader
  • Proquest Newsstand (U.S. Major Dailies)
  • Regional Business News

Ratings and Analysis

  • Value Line: View company stock reports, investment data and analysis.

PRESENTING Programs

Interested in presenting a program? Submit a proposal.