Since 1980, the Library has provided specialized career information services including one-on-one counseling and extensive collections focused on careers, higher education and training opportunities. Career counselors are on staff to provide personal assistance to unemployed adults and adults re-entering the job market or retraining for a new career, as well as teens approaching college or entering the workforce.

Services and resources include:

• Individual and confidential appointments with a career counselor for employment, occupational, and college counseling
• Resume preparation assistance
• Administration of occupational aptitude and skills assessment tests
• Workshops on interviewing techniques and resume writing
• On-site access to representatives from local colleges
• Civil service test announcements and test preparation books
• Financial aid and scholarship information
• Occupation-oriented newspapers and journals
• Links to job listings and data banks
• College catalogs and video tours
• Extensive collection of print, video, and online resources supporting career exploration and employment search activities

These services are free to MCPL residents; available to others through special grants and partnerships.