Carol Stream Public Library

The library launched its new website last week and we couldn't be happier with the new look and design! Perhaps now is a good time to give it another visit if you have not done so in awhile. And for those in the mobile sphere, the library offers the SWANLibraries+ app. to search our catalog's physical and digital offerings. #CarolStream #Website #Library

The Carol Stream Library has a wide variety of job search tools available to our patrons both print and digital. Digital resources can be accessed 24/7 on any Internet capable device with your library card. Reach out to us to learn more details. For an in-person non-library sponsored program about how libraries can assist in your job search, Worknet DuPage is offering the following program. #JobSearch #DuPage #CarolStream #LibraryResources

Not a library sponsored webinar, but this upcoming webinar from Niche Academy is a topic that impacts the workforce. PROVING THE VALUE OF SOFT SKILLS Wed Nov 13 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific We all need soft skills. Whether leadership development, communications, team building, problem-solving, empowerment, critical thinking, or even mindfulness, soft skills are important and can drive significant value. The problem is executives haven’t seen the value of the soft skills programs in terms they appreciate and understand. Consequently, they call these skills, “Fluff.” The challenge is to evaluate a major soft skills program at the impact and ROI level. Some learning professionals are reluctant to go down this path because they are concerned that soft skills programs do not deliver a positive ROI. This misconception is playing right into the hands of the executives who are calling soft skills programs “fluff.” The reality is that you can show the ROI, and the odds are high that the ROI is greater for soft skills programs than for hard skills programs. To ensure that soft skills programs deliver and show business results, essential steps are necessary at the beginning of the implementation of a soft skills program, during the execution, and after implementation. With this approach, the impact and positive ROI are almost guaranteed.? In this webinar, Patti Phillips, Ph.D., will provide useful, practical tools to help you show the value of soft skills programs. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, this interactive session shows how to measure the business value of soft skills programs and how to calculate the ROI. Objectives After attending this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the value chain for soft skills. 2. Describe the need to show impact and ROI for major programs. 3. Design soft skills programs to deliver impact and ROI. 4. Explain how to measure program results at all five levels of outcomes. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact. #softskills #webinar #CarolStream #ROI

SCORE webinar today at 11 p.m. CST. While not a library sponsored event, it could be of interest to small business owners. Description: ? Starting an e-commerce business can feel overwhelming. From picking the right platform to getting people to visit your site, creating an online store isn't easy. However, there are tools available to help streamline the process, and one of those tools is Shopify. ? In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the fundamental steps to properly set up your Shopify store and show you how to leverage this platform to boost your business without breaking the bank. ? Key Learning Objectives: How to set up your Shopify store Explore the tools available in Shopify Discover cost-effective marketing tactics to drive traffic Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. Register: https://lnkd.in/g6GDwY9F?

Upcoming SCORE in-person event happening this Friday. Not sponsored by the library but perhaps still a useful learning opportunity to help your small business succeed. Registration link is in the comments. #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSuccess #DuPage

Please note this is a SCORE webinar and not associated with the library. Starting Your Own Business Date: October 16th Time: 10:30 AM EST & 9:30 AM CST Location: Online Cost: Free Register now for Starting Your Own Business. This free webinar is an invaluable primer for any type of startup and covers the process for setting up a business enterprise, developing a business plan, and lender requirements for financing. Join to learn just what goes into starting your own business! #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSuccess Register at: https://lnkd.in/gvC-TKdg

The library offers complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning for our patrons with your library card. Be sure to access it through our website as going to LinkedIn Learning directly will prompt to you to pay for the service after a free trial. #CarolStream #LinkedInLearning

Looking for tips on how to improve your resume? Join us in-person this Wednesday, 10/9 from 2-4 p.m. as the Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers of Lombard presents on how to craft a winning resume to get past the Applicant Tracking System. #ATS #Resume #JobAdvice #CarolStream #DuPage