James, a volunteer in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

I’m a Resume Troubadour. I help people create a resume and cover letter for immediate use, usually within one hour. I also provide the best job-seeking advice that I can. I love working with people and contributing my talents to the community, and I’m grateful for this library for giving me the opportunity to do so.

Rita, a blogger in Brooklyn

I visit the Cypress Hills Library to look for part-time jobs, to search for information on the internet, and to check out a good book. It’s helping me be an entrepreneur.

Keramesha, a job-seeker in the Bronx

I don’t have internet access at home. I visit the Parkchester Library for access to the job related laptops, which gives you extra time to complete applications online. I don’t know what I would do if my library wasn’t accessible.

Jacqueline, a resident in the Bronx

I came to the Career and Education Information Services Office at the Bronx Library Center for resume assistance and found so much more—encouragement, support and guidance. The staff helped me to believe in my skills and abilities once again. I know the right career opportunity is just around the corner.

"The staff helped me to believe in my skills and abilities once again."

Anthony, a job-seeker in Brooklyn

The Macon Library has been a home to me since I was 15 years old. I come here to study for the GED, or just chill out. I also meet with James. Since he helped me put together my resume, I’ve received two calls about jobs.

2,900,000

City residents who lack broadband internet access at home

Sidra, a resident of Brooklyn

I remember needing help with my resume and two of the employees, Leah and Sharon, went out and beyond to help me have the best resume I needed for employment. Well, the following week I was hired at St. Lukes Hospital for an L.P.N. position thanks to Leah and Sharon ensuring my resume was a good one.

Regina, a job-seeker in Staten Island

The library provides me with knowledge and information. I use the internet for work and job search. There are job fairs for the unemployed and financial seminars for everyone. It is probably the most important local community center that we have on the North Shore of Staten Island.

"It is probably the most important local community center that we have on the North Shore of Staten Island."

Shonda, a resident in the Bronx

321,000

Number of New Yorkers who are unemployed

The Woodstock Branch is a really amazing resource. Without this place I would have had nowhere to write my resume, and thus never would have gotten the job I now have, and would likely still be living on the street. I know there are countless others in the neighborhood that could echo this statement!

Vreni, a teacher in Brooklyn

When I wanted to make a career change and when I was unemployed, I turned to the library to figure out what other professions/jobs were out there and how to go about finding employment. During the time I was unemployed and was often needing assistance, the woman who sat at the info desk was incredible. She was very friendly, amazingly knowledgeable, and made an effort to help me find what I was looking for.

John, a job-seeker in the Bronx

The Grand Concourse Library is very helpful to the neighborhood. Everyone I know uses it. We’d be poorer without it. People I know found work because of this library.