Looking for Job Search related e-books!

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OverDrive added a Job Search button on the left navigation bar of their home page. You can now borrow and download these e-books using your Mid-Hudson Library System card. When you click on the “Job Search” link, you will find thousands of the e-books in the categories of Business & Careers, Self-improvement, Finance & Management with focus on career planning and job skills improvement. Most books are available in both Kindle and Adobe PDF formats.

Here are some sample e-books that are available from your library.

  • I’m in a Job Search–Now What???
  • The 6 Reasons You’ll Get the Job
  • Encyclopedia of Job Winning Resumes
  • 100 Tips to Find that Job
  • Competency-Based Resumes
  • Work at Home Now


Expand your professional network!

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Introduction to LinkedIn is the workshop you want to be in.

Want to establish your online professional profile, stay in touch with colleagues and expand your professional network? This workshop will walk you through the setup of your own LinkedIn profile, establishing connections, joining LinkedInprofessional groups and more.

Prerequisite: Basic computer skills and e-mail account are required.

When: Thursday December 15 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Where: Charwat Meeting Room, Adriance Memorial Library

Pre-registration required. You can register for this workshop on our online event calendar or submit a contact form or call (845) 485-3445 x3381.

A New Way to Help New Yorkers Find Job Openings

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced the launch of “Jobs Express,” a new website designed to help New Yorkers who are seeking employment.The Jobs Express website makes it easier to learn about what jobs are available in the state and to know where to find them.Click here to visit the Jobs Express website.The site takes over 42,000 job openings and sorts them by region to help job seekers evaluate what industries are growing in their area and find out what opportunities are available in specific companies.Complete with other helpful features – like video tutorials on resume writing, interview techniques, and transitioning to a new career – use Jobs Express to enhance your job search today.

Do you have questions about computers?

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Please feel free to stop by in one of our computer labs that are open Monday thru Friday for 2 hours each day at different times to accomodate your schedules and have your questions answered. Learn new skills, fill out online job applications and many more. Check our computer lab schedule here. We look forward to seeing you in one of our lab sessions.

Are you new to using computers?

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PC Basics

Do you wonder what people mean when they say the Cloud, Windows, Blackberry, Lion, etc.? Perhaps you would just like to know more about how computers work? When it comes to learning today’s technology, Computer Basics has all the basic concepts covered. Click here! to get interactive lessons and videos with brief descriptions.

Our Fall’11 schedule is available now!

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New technology Classes

PCC News

For all of you who have been waiting for the new classes, please check out Poughkeepsie Public Library’s new letter “The Rotunda“.

All PCC classes are listed under section “Public Computer Center @ Your Library” on Page 5 & 6. Our new offerings include MS Office for Small Business series, Introduction to Facebook, Introduction to LinkedIn and many more.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Check out the new JobNow! database

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Our library’s computer center patrons can now take advantage of a new database which provides expert assistance in creating resumes and preparing for interviews. Upload your resume into the JobNow! database and receive constructive comments from a professional resume tutor. Or connect with a live tutor to practice those tough interview questions.

Login with your Library card and PIN here: JobNow!

Want to excel in MS Excel!

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Microsoft Excel 102

Today from 3:30 – 5:30 PM @ Adriance Memorial Library, Charwat Meeting Room

Do more with Microsoft Excel–go beyond the basics. In this workshop you will learn more about formulas and see what functions are available to help you with calculations. You will also learn how to use auto filter and how to create a simple chart. Prerequisite–Microsoft Excel 101 or equivalent experience.