Are you looking for work? Do you need basic computer skills to help you apply for jobs?

If so, the Troy Public Library has a new, free, two-week program just for you: Information Literacy and Computer Skills for the Job Seeker. This program will help you bring your computer skills up-to-date and improve your job search.

Information Literacy includes 30 hour of hands-on computer training. You will learn how to

·       use a mouse and keyboard;

·       organize  your computer files;

·       create an electronic resume in Word;

·       communicate with employers via email;

·       apply for jobs online; and

·       stay in contact using social network websites.

There will also be plenty of time for individualized one-on-one assistance, and a comprehensive workbook. The training will be held in the Library Training Room, and will be limited to 16 students per session. All classes will be taught by the Library’s Technology Department staff.

Information Literacy will be offered three times this year: January 25-February 5 (day); March 1-12 (night); and April 19-30 (day). For more information and an application, go to troylibrary.info/jobseekers, or contact the Technology Desk at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 248.524.3542.

This program is funded, in part, by the 2009 World Book/American Library Association Information Literacy Goal Award, designed to support innovative and effective information literacy programs. In 2009, the Troy Library was the only public library in the country to receive this award.

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