A new and notable web resource is available for patrons to use at the library or from home with their library card. O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers current and popular titles in the fields of technology and business. Patrons looking to expand their technical and career skills will be particularly interested in checking out this resource. The…
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Resume Builder from Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Creating a new or updated resume can be overwhelming. The Resume Builder tool available from Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, available through the library’s website, can simplify the process and give your resume a visual boost. To get started from home, select Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep after logging with your library card on the…
Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning
Our Lynda.com service has been upgraded to a new platform with twice the amount of courses in six new languages. You can find it on our web resources page with a new name, LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com).
Preservation Week 2021
An initiative of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures which is a division of the American Library Association, Preservation Week (April 25-May 1, 2021) highlights what libraries and individuals can do to preserve our personal and shared collections. The American Library Association webpage for this event guidelines for how to preserve items in personal collections (photographs, audio…
Upcoming webinars and community resource for job seekers
The North Suburban Cook County American Job Center is a valuable local resource for any residents affected by job loss. One of over 3,000 federally-funded American Job Centers in the nation, the center offers free services to job seekers: assistance with resumes, mastering interviews, connecting with job training and more. Did you know: volunteer experiences…
New Web Resource: HeritageHub
I am happy to announce that Mount Prospect Public Library now offers to its patrons a new genealogy resource. HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States. This one-of-a-kind collection helps patrons and family historians uncover new family members and understand family relationships on…
Free tech courses available to job seekers
A technical skills upgrade is one effective way to add valuable, attention-grabbing content to an existing resume. LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft are making several technical courses available for free of charge and certifications in selected skills available at a greatly reduced price for many workers. LinkedIn Learning has identified ten jobs that are in-demand in today’s economy and are positioned…
COVID-19 Vaccination Information Update
The topic of COVID-19 vaccination is a complex and rapidly changing one. To better understand what vaccines are available and where to register for one, please consult the websites listed below. General vaccine information compiled by the Mount Prospect Village. General information about vaccines in the Cook County area. Suburban Cook County residents can register to…
Cook County Waiving Late Fees for Two Months
The Cook County Treasurer's office has announced that Cook county property owners have two additional months--until May 3--to pay the first installment of their property tax bills without a late fee. Taxpayers can pay the first installment, due March 2, without a late fee through May 3. Late fees also will be waived for two…
Vaccination Information
The topic of Covid-19 vaccinations is a challenging one. It is not yet known when vaccinations will be available for most residents of the Mount Prospect area. Here is what we know so far: 1. The Cook County Department of Public Health is in charge of everything to do with vaccines in our area--how it…
