How We Can Help
The Kern County Library and our staff are here to help you! If you have questions about the resource materials or services in our toolkit, please call 661.868.0701 for assistance.
This Kern County Library employment toolkit has been designed to help you find the right job for you, and successfully navigate the application process in the best way possible!
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to use our copiers, computers, and/or printers, as well as receive on-site assistance at select locations.
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Access Library Resources
Kern County Library has books, audiobooks, and eBooks on Job Hunting topics that you can check out with your Kern Library card. You can check out titles on careers too!
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A comprehensive database that covers all aspects of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more. It combines authoritative periodical and reference content to support prospective and current entrepreneurs as well as business students.
Access with your Library Card 
• Perfect for research 
Brainfuse VetNow / JobNow is an all-in-one-suite of services designed for multiple career and veteran needs — whether it’s tackling a resume, tackling a cover letter, navigating the VA system, or adjusting to a civilian career. It includes expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. Communicate with experts in real-time using live whiteboard features, secure file sharing, and a full-service testing center for practice tests.
Access with your Library Card • Workforce Development & Job Searching 
• Perfect for Veterans 
For business professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and general researchers, Gale Business Insights: Global delivers comprehensive international business intelligence, compiled into a logical, useable context. This unique resource empowers users to not only research topics but also to interpret their research. Deep business intelligence powered by statistical data lets researchers spend less time searching and more time connecting their discoveries to practical applications.
