FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Date: October
1, 2009
Contact: Wright Rix
Santa Monica Public Library
310-458-8271
Email: wright.rix@smgov.net
The Santa
Monica Public Library is now providing free access to two new computer-based
services designed to help adults who are re-entering the job market, preparing
to take the GED or retooling various basic skills.
JobNow is an
online resource that provides access to live coaches via Internet-based
chat. These coaches offer career
counseling and job interview tips. Library customers can send their resumes to
JobNow’s coaches who will analyze them
and provide expert advice within 24 hours. Sample resume templates and much more are also
available from JobNow.
The Adult
Learning Center is another online resource that provides live assistance from
experts in mathematics, reading and writing skills; in the use of Microsoft
Office applications and in preparing for the GED examination.
Both JobNow
and the Adult Learning Center are available to Santa Monica Public Library
cardholders from their home PCs at http://www.smpl.org/research/ .
These online services can also be accessed free of charge at all four
Santa Monica Public Library locations. For more information, call the library’s
telephone reference service at 310-434-2608 or email reference@smgov.net .
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