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Blogs
5 Tips for the Beginning Indie Writer
by Victoria, Marketing and Communications
What’s the deal with indie publishing? What is it and why are so many writers skipping the traditional publishing route? Writers who’ve published traditionally for years have made the switch to “indie” (aka independent or self-p...
Library Customer Develops App Using Library Learning Resource
OKLAHOMA CITY– Developing a competitive edge with key professional skills does not have to be expensive. Library users can develop their professional skills from the convenience of their couch through the library’s eResource Lynda.com.
In January the library is highlighting ...
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Collections
Leadership
Leadership skills are important in many areas of life. Improving your leadership skills in business provides more opportunities for success for you and your company.
Teamwork in the Workplace
Businesses look for and promote individuals who work well in a team. Check out these books to learn how to be a better team player or to build an amazing team of your own.
Work-Life Balance
In this fast-paced world, it can be easy to throw yourself into work while building your career. Be sure to create a work-life balance that works for you.
Databases
Business Source Premier
Provides the full-text of thousands of journals covering all business disciplines, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, and economics. Additionally, it provides market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles, and SWOT analyses.
Cypress Resume
Create professional resumes, cover letters and reference lists in minutes by simply entering basic information about yourself.
JobNow
JobNow features job and career resources such as chatting with a live job coaching expert, resume and cover letter templates, interview tips, expert resume review, and more.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library contains study guides and practice tests to help you prepare for career- and school-related tests (GED, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, CDL, NCLEX-RN, etc), job and career resources to help you search for a job, write a resume, and guide you through the interview process, and self-paced tutorials for computer and internet basics as well as for popular software like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), Adobe Photoshop, and the Windows and Mac operating systems.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn learning contains over 16,000 self-paced online courses in 7 different languages that you can use to learn more about business, CAD, design, education, hardware and software, technology, video, web design and much more. This resource will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. NOTE: To sign in, use your last name as your Library Card PIN.
Previously known as Lynda.com
SkillSurfer Learning Library
Visit the SkillSurfer Learning Library to read lessons, watch videos, and take practice tests on a variety of subjects. Get ready to apply for college, brush up on Microsoft Office skills, learn about different careers, and study for the GED, SAT, ACT, AP, CLEP, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB, Praxis, or TOEFL.
Value Line
Provides comprehensive information and expert investing advice on thousands of stocks, mutual funds, options, and other securities.
VetNow
VetNow has resources carefully tailored to veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce. Visit VetNow for live help navigating veterans’ benefits, resume building, job coaching, and skills building.