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AtoZdatabases
Directory, marketing and job search database includes 30 million business profiles and 220 million residents.
AtoZdatabases is a directory and marketing database that includes 30 million businesses and 220 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, job searches and finding friends and relatives. You can email, print or download results. 1,000 downloads are allowed per search.
New listings are added to the New Movers & Homeowners and New Business databases each week. New listings are added to the Healthcare database quarterly. The other databases get new listings monthly. Existing listings are verified annually.
• Use the Quick Lookup features to search by Business Name, Headquarters Location, First and Last Name, City, State or Phone Number. If you don't find the business you are looking for in the Quick Lookup, search the 30 Million Businesses database with the All Businesses option selected.
• Use Universal Search to cross-search Business & Consumer databases to find phone numbers, people or businesses.
• Email records to one or more email address. You can also print and download records to Excel or PDF formats.
• Use QR Code to instantly download business contact information into your device.
• Customize your detailed listings to suit your needs by simply clicking and dragging the section.
• Use the Map Based Search for targeted geographic listings.
The business database is compiled from Secretary of State Filings, national directory assistance data, annual reports, SEC filings, corporate registers, public records, thousands of yellow and white page directories and specialty business directories. The residential database is compiled from data sources including thousands of white pages, national directory assistance data, real estate deed and tax information, voter registration data, mail order data, warranty cards and many other sources. You can search a database of 7.9 million healthcare professionals, and search by specialty, state of license and more.
- The business database video will demonstrate how to find useful information on possible business competitors, vendors, suppliers or customers (for business-to-business commerce). This video will show you how to search for businesses in your industry and geography and export that data for use in your business plan.
- The consumer database video will demonstrate how to find useful information on possible consumers and potential customers for your business. This video will show you how to search for consumers in a specific geography and segment them by demographic characteristic such as: income, home value, age, etc.
- See AtoZdatabases' Intro Videos for more search tips.
- Register for one-hour webinars at AtoZU on topics such as Basic Searches, Grow Your Business and Job Searching.
- Check out the AtoZdatabases quick course from Niche Academy.
- For additional resources, the City of Austin Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs.
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Brainfuse JobNow
Live online job and life skills coaching available every day from 2 PM - 11 PM
Online job coaching and resume assistance
Brainfuse JobNow provides online job and life skills coaching and resume assistance. Live coaches are available every day from 2 PM - 11 PM.
The Brainfuse HelpNow app is available on iOS and Android devices.
To get a Brainfuse JobNow login:
- Open Brainfuse JobNow in a browser.
- Click "Login".
- Click "Sign up".
- Create a user name and password.
- Use your user name and password to login to the app.
- If you have a Brainfuse HelpNow login, you will need to create a new login for Brainfuse JobNow.
JobNow Features:
Brainfuse JobNow provides users with a host of services to help in every step of the job search process including job searching, resume templates, professional resume review, and live interview coaching. Live Job Coaches are available every day from 2PM – 11 PM.
Live Interview Coaching: You can brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches communicate via live chat in our online classroom. In addition to live interview coaching, you have 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources.
Life Skills Coaching: Life Skills Coaches will assist you with essential skills such as time management, financial literacy, practical skills, and more.
Expert Job Matching: You can get matched to open positions based on skills, interests, and preferences. After filling out a questionnaire, the Brainfuse Job Matching experts will search for available positions that match your requested criteria, including preferences such as salary range, benefits, industry, and more. Within two business days, you'll receive a response with links and additional information for the positions. Please note that the Job Matching Experts will not complete applications.
Resume Lab: You can submit your resume any time through the JobNow Resume Lab and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. You are also able to download resume templates, or browse resources for producing better resumes.
Career Resources: You have 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources. In addition, Brainfuse job coaches help you strategically target jobs best suited to your interests and qualifications.
Unemployment Benefits: Brainfuse's unemployment benefits coaches have previous experience working with and within unemployment benefits and claims offices in different states throughout the country. In addition to expertise with their own states' procedures, our coaches are given access to updated, state-specific resources, and are trained to manage requests from users in any area that Brainfuse provides service. Benefits coaches can help users with simple questions, assist them with filling out the appropriate forms, and offer insight into the various specific guidelines that each state's unemployment insurance office abides by.
Adult Learning Center: The Adult Learning Center provides foundational, career-enhancing skills to job seekers. In addition, the Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
View the short tutorial from Niche Academy.
These YouTube videos highlight different features:
- JobNow overview [2:17]
- Job Resources and Live Job Coach [1:32]
- Interview Resources and Coaching [1:19]
- Self Assessment and eParachute [1:49]
Email info@brainfuse.com for technical assistance.
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Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management provides career development articles covering topics such as 21st-century skills, organizational dynamics and leadership, adult learning and continuing education.
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Gale OneFile: Vocations and Careers provides articles from journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, finding an appropriate institution of learning, job searching, and maintaining a career.
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Gale Presents: Udemy offers thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors across 75 categories for upskilling in the areas of business, technology, and design, as well as courses on health and well-being, the arts and language learning. Courses are replaced monthly with new material addressing emerging topics. On-demand videos in eight different languages taught by native-speaking instructors are also included.
Signing up for a Udemy account is required. If you've signed up with another library, you can use that login. If you have a direct account with Udemy, you need to create a new account after signing in with your Library card and password.
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Job & Career Accelerator
Create resumes and cover letters, explore career options and search for jobs
Job & Career Accelerator from LearningExpress Library combines everything you need for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application.
With this innovative job-hunting system, you can:
- Explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations
- Match your interests and skills with the career that's best for you
- Search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings
- Create professional resumes and cover letters
- Practice and master interviewing skills
- Get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way—from your initial search to accepting an offer
- Conveniently organize and track your job-search progress all in one place
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LearningExpress Library
Academic, civil service, GED, ASVAB, U.S. citizenship, professional and certification practice tests and skill building for all ages.
LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests and eBooks to help learners of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement; skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science; career certification and licensure exam prep; college and grad school entrance prep; and GED test prep. It can be used on mobile devices.
Get started:
- Go to LearningExpress Library. You will enter your library card number for verification.
- Click Sign In/Register button in the top menu, and create an account with your email address and password*.
- Browse Learning Centers on the home page, or use the Search box.
- Click on your name in the top menu to access "My Center," where you can track your progress and organize your tests, tutorials and eBooks.
* The LearningExpress Library account is not linked to the My APL catalog login.
Check out the LearningExpress Library tutorial from Niche Academy.
The Video Guides can help with using LearningExpress Library.
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SkillMill by Interplay Learning
SkillMill by Interplay Learning offers skilled trades training courses online on HVAC, solar, plumbing, electrical and more. Develop job skills at your own pace through expert-led video lessons and digital training simulations. With SkillMill, you can:
- Explore careers in the skilled trades.
- Gain continuing education units and prepare for certification exams like EPA 608, OSHA 10, NATE and more.
- Learn how to complete home repair projects.
Accessing SkillMill
An email address is required to use this resource. (Need an email address?) Click Register now above to complete the registration form. You will receive an activation email from marketing@interplaylearning.com 3-5 business days after registration.
Please note the registration form will not be available if all licenses are in use.
Tech requirements
- For the best experience, download the desktop app to your Windows computer or iPad.
- You can access SkillMill in-browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended) on most devices.
- Video courses are playable on all devices.
- Training simulations are only available on tablets, computers, and VR headsets.
Don’t have a computer or internet access at home? Cardholders can check out Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots to take home. (Need a Library Card?)
- Need help getting started? Take a welcome assessment to get course recommendations: Skills Assessments.
- SkillMill Tutorial: Click through an interactive tour of the user dashboard, course catalog, a simulation example and more.
- For technical issues within the SkillMill platform, click Report a Problem at the bottom of the page or email support@interplaylearning.com.
- For Library questions, Ask a Librarian or give us a call at 512-974-7400, option 1.
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