Are you looking for your next job opportunity, hoping to add a new skill to your resume, or searching for career mentorship? At the Boston Public Library (BPL), you can access free professional development resources and events for any stage in your career journey.
Year-Round Resources:
Google Career Certificates – In partnership with Grow with Google, BPL offers free, 100% online Career Certificates to help you prepare for jobs in Cybersecurity, Advanced Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, and more. The certificates are vetted by professionals in these respective fields, and upon completion, participants can connect with 150+ companies currently hiring for these skills.
- To sign up, fill out the brief application and enter your library card number. Application processing time is around one week.
Job Search Resources – Secure your next professional opportunity using BPL’s job search resources, including free access to premier job search website AtoZdatabases and the BPL-created “Job Seekers’ Guide.”
Kirsten Business Library and Innovation Center Offerings – Book a free session with top-tier design and business analytics platforms, a meeting room alcove, or the InnoLAB, a professional-grade audio, video, and music production studio. All services are located in the Kirsten Business Library and Innovation Center (KBLIC) at the Central Library in Copley Square. Please note that a training session is required to use the InnoLAB.
- Book an Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud, or Bloomberg Terminal session
- Book a meeting room alcove
- Book the InnoLAB
LinkedIn Learning – Access free LinkedIn Learning courses with your BPL card and develop new professional skills for business, software, technology, and creative industries.
- Steps to access your free LinkedIn Learning courses:
- Download the LinkedIn Learning app on the App Store or Google Play.
- When you sign in, don't enter your email. Click "Sign in with your library card" instead.
- When asked for the Library ID, enter bostonpubliclibrary (all one word).
- Log in with your library card and PIN.
Book or Drop In to a Free Appointment:
Audio Production Drop-In Day – Receive individualized, in-person assistance with audio production ideas and projects from BPL’s InnoLAB staff. No experience required.
- The event occurs on select Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Central Library. Check the events calendar for the next upcoming session.
- Registration is required. Book your 30-minute slot.
BPL Career Consultant – Schedule an appointment with a career consultant to enhance your resume and cover letters, prepare for your next interview, and receive personalized career coaching.
- Schedule an appointment.
- Walk-ins are also welcome at the Codman Square, East Boston, and Grove Hall branches at select times:
- Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Codman Square
- Thursdays 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM at East Boston
- Fridays 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM at Grove Hall
Drop-In Job & Resume Help – Whether you’re looking for a second set of eyes or don’t know where to start, multiple BPL branches offer in-person, drop-in resume review and job search support from experienced career professionals for wherever you are in your career journey.
- Job Help Walk-In - Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Codman Square
- Drop-In Resume Help - on select dates from 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Mattapan
Small Business Mentor – Connect with a small business mentor to receive personalized support with navigating small business ownership.
- Appointments are available virtually and in person at KBLIC at the Central Library in Copley Square.
- Book an appointment.
Tech help by appointment – Schedule a one-on-one tech help appointment with your local librarian.
- Appointments are ongoing across multiple branches.
- To make your appointment, call (617) 859-2323 or email computerworkshops@bpl.org.
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