Find What You're Looking For
Jobs & Small Business
If you are looking for a job, we have a several resources for you. Check our calendar regularly for drop in Job Counseling and Resume Writing workshops or try our online resources (below), including JobScout to find a job or Learn A Test to prepare for one.
If you are thinking of a small business, we offer small-business counseling and monthly classes on running a business, as well as several online resources.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Free one-on-one small business counseling with a retired business executive right here at the library.
This service is offered on Saturdays from 1:30-4:30pm and Tuesdays from 10:30 - 1:30, by appointment only.
Call us at the Reference Desk (510) 981-6148 to learn more.
Call SCORE at (510) 273-6611 to schedule your one hour appointment.
Check in for your appointment at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk at our Central Library.
Learn more about SCORE.
Business Seminars
We host monthly seminars with the Alameda County Small Business Development Center on everything from business plans to financing and management. Check our calendar.
Career Exploration
- California JobStar
A guide to Bay Area and California job listings and tips for every step of the job search. - Comprehensive information for job seekers from the State of California Employment Development Department.
- American Job Center
- Learn about careers and education, search for jobs, improve your resume, and get interview tips from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Information on training, salary, job prospects, and the nature of the work for hundreds of occupations.
Employment Skill Building
We offer support in your job search.
The Central Library has two beginning computer classes weekly: Mondays 6:00-7:00p.m. and Thursdays 10:00-11:00a.m. in the 3rd floor Electronic Classroom. No registration necessary.
Business Legal Assistance
- The Berkeley Office of Economic Development
Offering Berkeley businesses assistance with choosing a location, licenses and regulations, demographic research, financing and special opportunities, and community associations. - Starting a Business in Berkeley
A guide to the legal and regulatory process of starting a business in Berkeley, from Berkeley's Office of Economic Development. - The California Secretary of State
Licensing, regulatory and other business related information for California businesses. - Small Business Administration
Information on federal business assistance and regulations. - CalGOLD
California state, county, and local licensing requirements.
Free one-on-one advising and free seminars and trainings for small and medium-size businesses: business plans, marketing, sales, taxes, accounting, loans, technology, etc, to improve opportunities for small businesses throughout Alameda County.
Includes license and permit information.
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) provides basic information on more than 24 million businesses and more than 262 million consumers in the US and Canada.
- Search for jobs, location, and industry
- Find new business opportunities
- Research executives & companies worldwide
- Track down addresses and phone numbers
- Locate out-of-town companies
- Profile a neighborhood, city or state
This video will show you more!
Access free legal information including:
Accident Claims
Bankruptcy
Buying a House
Divorce
Getting a Green Card
Human Resources
Living Trusts
Patents
Personal Injury
Rental Agreements
Selling a House
Wills
Includes access to many full-text Nolo books!
Also, download and print free Federal and State legal forms.