Research Guides: Public Libraries for Community College Students: Professional Resources and More

Job & Career Resources

LA County Job Resources
LAPL Job Resources

LA County Tools for Jobseekers
Work Ready Program
Select LA County Library locations offer a laptop-hotspot kit and special support to aid their job search.

Jobs, Money & Small Business Portal
Many of LAPL's resources for job seekers can be found on this webpage.

Parenting Tips
Parenting resources and a link to request a one-on-one consultation with a Positive Parenting Librarian
Kids' Corner
Online resources and booklists for kids
K-12 Students
Resources, booklists and services available to K-12 students

Book Bundles To Go
Librarians will put together a personalized bundle of books for kids to check out.
Kids Path
A webpage that lists in-person events and online resources available for kids and families.
Student Success
Resources for K-12 students

For Veterans

Both LA County and LAPL have physical resource centers that veterans can visit. They also have online resources such as Brainfuse VetNow, which connects you with a live expert in resources for veterans.

So You Want to Be a Writer

pencil icon Both LA County Library and LAPL have resources available if you want to write and/or publish a book.

LA County Library's Writer's Corner
LAPL Writes - A resource page for local authors

Language Learning Resources

LA County Library Language Resources
LAPL Language Resources

Online Learning Portal
LA County Library offers access to self-paced classes and resources for language learning. These can be found on platforms such as Mango, Gale Courses, Learning Express, and Universal Class.

Language Learning Portal
Many of LAPL's resources for language learning can be found on this webpage.