In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the circumstances many people faced with job uncertainty in 2020, and 2021, the Smithton PLD recognized a need for a comprehensive Job Seekers website for our patrons. Patrons can search for new jobs, create the documents they need for the job search and to brush up on necessary skills in today’s world of oftentimes heavy digital work.
Welcome —
Explore the databases below to help you browse newspapers for jobs, craft your resume and cover letter and brush up on your technology skills.
Newsbank Newspapers
Search local (and national) newspapers for your next job.
LinkedIn Learning
Learning and growth at work (and in life!) is a journey and life-long process. The Smithton Public Library is committed to your professional and personal development and is now proud to offer LinkedIn Learning to our patrons!
LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 6,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics.
Click here to get started:
EBSCO LearningExpress Workforce Solutions
EBSCO’s LearningExpress Workforce Solutions shows you how to create the perfect resume. It prepares you for the job search.
Send from anywhere.
Print a document from home, or even your email, directly to the library printers. Now’s the time to print that perfect job notice, your resume or any other job-related document. Please note that you must visit the library in-person or use curbside service to pick up your document.
Regular copy charges apply. Please note that the first 10 copies for job search or school are free, per person, per day.
Printing requests are stored for 3 days, and then automatically deleted, so please pick up your copies.
Click the button below to get started.:
Note
The above digital content was purchased through a grant. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
We have mobile internet hotspots that Smithton PLD Patrons can check out for 2 weeks! Use the hotspots for homework, streaming, or on-the-go!
Did you know?
You’ll see all kinds of video tutorials on this site – including the Tutorials Sidebar (look to your right) – want to see every video tutorial we’re offering? Click the “Show Me Tutorials” button below.