Get help with your job hunt, find a college, prepare for a test, all at the Education & Job Information Center (EJIC).

Job seekers are encouraged to participate in our Skills Training & Education Project (STEP) programs.

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. Telephone: 718-230-2177.

Begin your visit by talking to a librarian who can help you find the resources you need.

Or, online, start with our Resource Guides, which point you to web sites and community agencies.

Here are just some of the services you can find in the EJIC:

Job Training and Career Guidance Information

The division has an extensive collection of books and other resources on careers and career training programs. To locate information on job training and educational programs, use the catalogs from the continuing education programs. For career information, use the New York State Department of Labor's Careerzone Web site (www.nycareerzone.org) as a place to start your search.

Education Information

Thinking about college? Consult the Book of Majors to locate the colleges that offer the particular major that you are interested in studying. Then use our directories of two- or four-year colleges, or information on international programs, summer-study programs, distance education, vocational schools, specialized schools, historically black colleges and universities. We also have materials on the college application process, including application forms for CUNY and SUNY.

Financial Aid Information

Review our extensive collections of directories to locate scholarships, contests, loans, and grants for college study. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application can be picked up in this department. The FAFSA form can be used to apply for PELL and TAP grants.

Exam Preparation Information

Study guides for the following tests can be borrowed: CLEP, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, NYSTCE, PRAXIS, Regents exams, SAT, TOEFL, and many certification exams. Study books are available for entry-level New York City civil-service exams. No reference copies of test books are kept, so come early to borrow your copy. The application forms for the CLEP, GED, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, PRAXIS, SAT, TOEFL, and ACT are available in this department.

Other Services

EJIC also offers the following services:

• Regular Resume Writing & Interviewing workshops. Usually on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. No registration is required.


• Special topics workshops. EJIC offers 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. EJIC offers occasional workshops (sometimes as a series) presented by external speakers who are working in the field related to employment and education.


• EJIC offers one-on-one help as part of the Skills Training & Employment Project (STEP) by appointment only. Appointments will resume on September 21st. Patrons can get their resumes reviewed, learn job search strategies, and interviewing tips among others. Call EJIC at 718-230-2177.


• Resume Editing Help: EJIC librarians and volunteers briefly criticize formatted, printed resumes on demand as availability permits.


• 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.