10 Grand Army Plaza 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238


The EJIC is a free service for job hunters, career changers, and students of all ages. The center is open whenever the library is open. Get help with your job hunt, find a college, prepare for a test. Job seekers are encouraged to participate in our Skills Training & Education Project (STEP) programs.


Services

Online Resource Guides

which point you to web sites and community agencies.

Job Training and Career Guidance Information

Education Information

Financial Aid Information

Exam Preparation Information

Other Services

Regular Resume Writing & Interviewing workshops

Usually on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. No registration is required.

Special topics workshops

Occasional workshops on a variety of topics such as finding government jobs, college and career planning, and writing resumes on the computer, among others.

Guest presenter workshops

Occasional workshops (sometimes as a series) presented by external speakers who are working in the field related to employment and education.

Resume Editing Help

Librarians and volunteers briefly criticize formatted, printed resumes on demand as availability permits. Call EJIC at 718.230.2177.

Typewriter Use

Available for forms and applications only; no white-out; one hour time limit when others are waiting.

Math Help

Offered on Thursdays from 4-5:30PM.

Writing Help

Offered on Thursdays from 5-7PM starting September 10th.

Business and career periodicals, listings of last Sunday's job ads

Please ask at the Reference Desk. Some of the most recent periodicals can be obtained for reading with a library card or other form of ID.

Test Proctoring

Proctoring for the students of schools located outside of New York City. Available weekdays only, between 9AM and 2PM. No computerized tests. Patrons should make arrangements with the school first, and then call EJIC at 718.230.2177 to provide their contact information. EJIC will receive their exams and contact them.

Public Computers

1 catalog only computer; 6 computers with Internet access and standard computer applications, as well as WinWay Resume software on 5 computers, a program that helps create résumés quickly and easily.

SIGI3 Career Exploration Program and Chronicle Career Library Database are available at all public computers of the Central Library.

Electrical Outlets

for laptop users

Periodically the EJIC conducts workshops on career or education related topics and organizes group and class visits. Current programming information can be found in our online events calendar and at the EJIC reference desk