Job Resources

Out of work or looking to change careers? A wide variety of resources are available through the local community, online, and at Missoula Public Library to help you navigate these tough economic times.

Online Resources

job service
Located at 539 S 3rd St W, Missoula Job Service provides both in house and online access to information, resume assistance, and job openings in Missoula and across Montana.

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The Employment & Social Service Info Page for Montana's Displaced Workers is a MT Library service that provides information on careers, colleges, benefits, public assistance programs, job service offices, & links to apprenticeship programs in Montana.

Online Test Preparation and Career Information

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Career Library

Offers a comprehensive information resource for career and college research.  Match your interests to occupations, educational prospects, and more.

Visit Career Library
(You will be asked for a library card number if you are outside of our building)

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Infotrac Magazine Database

Provides access to a wonderful test prep and education resource. Simply click on the Infotrac Magazine Database link and then scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on “Testing and Education Resource Center,” the fourth link from the bottom of the page.

Testing and Education Reference Center helps you to prepare for your GED, GRE, Civil Service Exam, and a variety of other high school, college placement, and career examinations with test prep eBooks and online practice tests. Find scholarships to meet your financial needs, research undergraduate and graduate programs, improve your resume and investigate careers.

Visit Infotrac Magazine Database
(You will need to enter a library card number if you are outside our building)

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LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library offers practice tests, exercises, and skill-building courses for your GED, GRE, Civil Service, and a wealth of other examinations. The Job & Careers Center will help you with your resume and you can improve your computer skills for Windows or Mac with self-paced classes in the Computer Skills Center. Have your library card handy, as you will need to register for a LearningExpressLibrary account. Your card number will be your username.

Visit LearningExpress Library (You will need to enter a library card number if you are outside our building)

SAF

Student Assistance Program: Smart About College

This provides links to the Montana Career Information System, the PEP Talk program (Personalized Employment Plan), practice college entrance exams and other resources.

Books Available at Missoula Public Library

The library has a wealth of books that can help you with career and education exploration.
General subjects are listed by call number below and can be found in the Non-Fiction section. Our Reference Librarians are always ready to help you find specific items as well. Just ask for help at the Reference Desk.

Subject

Call Number

GED Test Preparation

373.1262

Careers and Changing Jobs

650.1

Basic Math Skills

513.12

Resumes and Cover Letters

650.14

Interviewing Techniques

650.14

Writing Skills

808

Civil Service Exams

351.73

Colleges & Scholarships

378

College Test Preparation

378

 

 


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