Libraries have become indispensable institutions in our current economic climate. Throughout South Carolina, our public libraries offer free job- and technology-related training seminars for the general public. Below are some links to individual library offerings and some articles explaining the benefits of utilizing public libraries to assist your job search.

If you're a librarian, visit our Resources for Librarians page to find information to assist your patrons in their job hunt.

Job-related resources at your library

• Beaufort County Library Job Information
• Charleston County Public Library Careers and Employment Information
• Anderson County Library's Computer Training Classes
• Florence County Library System Job Resource Center
• Oconee County Public Library Job and Career Resources
• Pickens County Library System Jobs and Careers Resources
• Richland County Public Library Virtual Career Resources
• Spartanburg County Public Libraries Employment Websites
• York County Library Technology Center

The impact of libraries in the current economic climate

• It Has Computers, Gives Advice and Is Free - Job Seekers Turn to the Library as a Base of Operations - NYTimes
• American Library Association toolkit for getting a job in a tough economy

South Carolina Virtual One-Stop (VOS) Guides

• Overview, Access, and Registration using Virtual One-Stop
• Quick Menu - How to job search, create a new resume, manage profiles and resources
• Jobseeker Services - Applying to a job, using existing resumes, resume templates, using the letter builder, and the virtual recruiter
• Using the Assistance Center - Question and Answers, quick reference cards, VOS learning center which contains help videos of each section.
• Individual Quick Reference Guide - simple, quick and easy guide to navigating VOS.

Checklists, cheat sheets, and practice documents

• Application Checklist - created by Buncombe County Public Libraries
• Fill in fact sheet - Quick and simple job employment fact sheet created by worksmart.ca.gov
• Online Practice Application - Online Practice employment application
• Pocket resume - Department of Employment and Workforce pocket resume
• ResumePractice.com - resume practice site for uploading or copy/pasting your resume.
• Tips for Completing an Effective Job Application - Tips on preparing a job application based on being an ex-offender, by Mission Valley One-Stop Workforce Center