Do you want to start a business, are you looking for work, or do you want to take control of your finances? Central Library’s Business & Career Center should be the first step in your journey. With a wide array of resources, services and programs, we can help you meet your professional and financial goals.
One-on-One Assistance
Get free one-on-one resume help, education and career advice, interviewing prep, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian. We provide Resume & Career Help multiple days a week at several branch locations. Please note that these days and times are subject to occasional changes. Call the branch go to our events calendar to confirm the times listed in the link above.
Meet with experienced mentors from SCORE for free, personalized business advice. Book an appointment at the Central Library by going to SCORE NYC and clicking "Find a Mentor." Mentors also take walk-in appointments if they do not have an appointment, but booking an appointment is the only way to guarantee time with a mentor. Go to our events calendar, and keyword search "SCORE" to see upcoming sessions.
Take a step towards financial stability with the help of a counselor from Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration's Financial Empowerment Center. These counselors can advise you on issues ranging from budgeting,repairing your credit, and reducing debt. Appointments are required for this service, and please call the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration at 718.636.6994 to make an appointment at the Central Library.
Resume and Career Help
Business & Career librarians are here to help you in your job search or with making a career change, with one-on-one sessions and resources.
NYC Connected Communities
NYC Connected Communities allows more New Yorkers to close the digital divide by expanding the availability of laptop computers, internet access points, and computer classes.
Need research help? Book a Librarian!
The Book a Librarian service allows you to reserve a free half hour session with a professional reference librarian at Central Library.
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Subject Guides
BPL's Business & Career Services offers specialized subject guides for career help, small business, and personal finance. Explore our featured guides:
We're Here to Help
Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.623-7000. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
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