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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...

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Summer Volunteer Recruitment

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Event Description:
Apply to be a Teen Summer Volunteer at the Belle Isle Library! Your volunteer work will encourage Summer Reading participation for your entire community, help children love to read, and support your library.  Opportunities available star...
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Goodwill Job Connection

10:00am - 12:00pm
Wright Library
Library Branch: Wright Library
Room: Onsite (Wright)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education
Event Description:
Calling all job seekers! Goodwill's job skills training is now on the road with the Job Connection Center Mobile unit! Join us at Wright Library to access our mobile computer lab and get help with job searches, completing job applications, resumes...
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Goodwill Mobile Job Connection Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Outdoors (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology
Event Description:
Do you or someone you know need help searching for jobs, filling out a job application online, or writing a resume? Come aboard the Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma Mobile Computer Lab for help with these employment services! The Mobile Com...
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Databases

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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.

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Cypress Resume

Create professional resumes, cover letters and reference lists in minutes by simply entering basic information about yourself.

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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. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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Value Line

Provides comprehensive information and expert investing advice on thousands of stocks, mutual funds, options, and other securities.

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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. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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