Jobs and Careers

Guide Topic

Whether you're looking for your first real-world job, hoping to expand your career, or strengthening your skill set, the Upper Arlington Public Library can help you find what you're looking for with our resources.

In this subject guide, you will find a sampling of these extensive resources.

Also, check out our Online Learning Subject Guide for more recommendations on sources for developing job and technology skills.

Teens: Check out our Job Help for Teens subject guide for information specifically geared towards you.

Note: In addition to resources outlined below, all UA Library locations have internet computers for public use (click here for equipment and software information), scanners, black-and-white and color printing, and free wifi access. Faxing service is also available at all of our branch locations.

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Indexes/Databases

The following are subscriptions provided to UA Library patrons free of charge with your card number and PIN.  Please note: Links to our databases open in a new window or tab in your browser.

AtoZ Databases logo

AtoZ Databases - This database is great for doing research on a company when applying and interviewing for a job. It also includes a job search feature.

Reference Solutions logo

Reference Solutions - Formerly ReferenceUSA, this database is another resource for company research, and also includes a job-search function.

Columbus Dispatch Archives through Newsbank
Columbus Dispatch Archives and Today's Paper - Search Columbus Dispatch for news related to local companies, businesses and industries to assist you in your current or future career.

 

Business Source Premier - EBSCOHost
Business Source Premier - Another source for company and industry research; includes national company and industry profiles.

 

Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep logo
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep - Find resources to help you with your next step in your career, with test prep materials for licensing, civil service, and academic exams, job search tools, and tutorials on Microsoft office software and basic skill improvement.

Reference Resources

The Reference Department of the Main Library is home to several resources always available for use to help aid patrons in finding information on jobs and careers. See a librarian for help locating these materials. Some of the titles include:

Books

Newspapers

Search Starters