Job Hunting
Use the library's books, eBooks, computer programs, and newspapers to find your next job.
Books & Newspapers
- Computer Skills (Non-fiction 004 & 005)
- Exploring Careers (Non-fiction 331)
- Personal Finances (Non-fiction 332)
- Resumes & Interviewing (Non-fiction 650.14)
- Home & Small Businesses (Non-fiction 658)
- Local papers, Tulsa World, and Oklahoman
Computer Use
- Free high-speed internet and wireless service
- All computers have Microsoft Office, which includes Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Publisher
- Printing is available for .10 per page
- Free scanning available via copiers
Databases
| DATABASE | DESCRIPTION | LIBRARY LINK | REMOTE LINK | USER NAME & PASSWORD |
| Small Business Reference Center | Forms, online books, articles, and videos on most small business topics. | In Library | Remote | Library card number |
| Brainfuse JobNow | Resume templates and resources, interview tips, career assements, skill building, access to live resume, interview and job coaching and more. |
In Library | Remote | Create an account to keep track of progress |
| FirstSearch WorldCat | Borrow educational or technical manuals from other libraries in the U.S. for $2.00 per filled request. | In Library | Remote | Authorization No: 100137782 Password: First five digits of library card. |
| Ebsco Host | Read full-text magazine articles on different careers and industries. | In Library | Remote | Library card number |
Employment Links
- Oklahoma Job Match (formerly Joblink) (https://www.okjobmatch.com) Oklahoma's Dept. of Commerce new job listing site for positions in Oklahoma.
- Career Tech (okcareerguide.org) career information and connection to employers
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/)The US Department of Labor's annual publication giving information on job title-specific training and education needs, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, job conditions, and information about the job market in each state.
- Oklahoma State University Jobs (https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=8&c=okstate) Listing of available positions and online application.
- Oklahoma State University Interview pointers http://hireosugrads.com/StudentsAlumni/Interview-Tips.aspx
- Stillwater Businesses and Organizations (http://business.stillwaterchamber.org/list/searchalpha/b) A great local guide to most area business websites. A good tool to use for searching business sites for online job postings. A few links are out of date.
- USA Jobs (https://www.usajobs.gov) Search for federal jobs by position or location.
- Career One Stop (https://www.careeronestop.org/jobsearch/job-search/aspx) Search for jobs, find training, find help, research careers.