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Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

For more information, e-mail ref@westportlibrary.org or call 203-291-4800.
Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

For more information, e-mail ref@westportlibrary.org or call 203-291-4800.
Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

Items in the Library catalog on Ebay.

Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

Sascha Segan is the lead analyst for mobile devices for the PCMag Digital Network. He’s reviewed hundreds of mobile phones over the past five years. He also speaks on radio, television and the Internet about mobile technology issues and won awards in 2007 and 2008 for his columns on mobile tech. He lives in Queens, NY.

Items in the Library catalog on BlackBerries.

Co-sponsored with the Fairfield County Community Foundation.

Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

Funded by Jerry A. Tishman.

For more information, contact sschulman@westportlibrary.org or call 203-291-4844.

For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4840 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

More about Craigslist.
Craigslist website.

For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4840 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4840 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

Blogger.
LiveJournal.

Flickr.
Kodak Gallery.
Shutterfly.
Snapfish.

For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4840 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

Caren Schwartz of Time and Cents.com will lead a workshop on Quick Books, which combines bookkeeping software with essential tools for your small business. It's the simplest way to track sales and expenses. Learn how it can work for your business.

To reserve a seat, contact Sylvia Schulman at 203-291-4844 or sschulman@westportlibrary.org.

Co-sponsored with the Fairfield County chapter of SCORE.
About SCORE.
Time and Cents.com

Photoshop Elements.

Advance registration required with Sylvia (sschulman@westportlibrary.org) or by calling 203-291-4840.

Confused about blogs, wikis, social-networking sites, and folksonomies? Library technology staff member Rob Rogers will lead a Trends in Technology session to help you get acquainted with Web 2.0, the catchall term for the rapidly increasing use of the web to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. Anything from Blogs, to podcasts, to what links are in my browser—look at this new way of interacting with the web and find ways in which you can take part.

More information on Web 2.0.
YouTube video explanation.

Michael Shavel, Certified Professional Resume Writer with the CT Department of Labor will review resumes of participants. For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4844 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

iGoogle.

Flickr.
Kodak Gallery.
Shutterfly.
Snapfish.

Michael Shavel, Certified Professional Resume Writer with the CT Department of Labor will review resumes of participants. For more information, contact Sylvia at 291-4844 or e-mail sschulman@westportlibrary.org

Michael Shavel, Certified Professional Resume Writer with the CT Department of Labor will review resumes of participants. Information? 291-4844 or email sschulman@westportlibrary.org

Michael Shavel, an experienced Career Development Specialist at the CT Department of Labor, will lead this useful and informative workshop.

Covers company, industry and other jobseeker information. To learn how your resumé can be reviewed by a CT Dept. of Labor career specialist, email sschulman@westportlibrary.org

Covers company, industry and other jobseeker information. Email sschulman@westportlibrary.org to ask how your resume can be reviewed by a CT Dept. of Labor career specialist.

The Westport Public Library, Fairfield County SCORE and Greater Bridgeport SCORE will present a workshop entitled “Buying a Winning Franchise”

Keld Alstrup from FranNet, the featured speaker, will talk about the ins and outs of obtaining a franchise. A panel of local franchisees will follow the speaker and will discuss their personal experiences in owning a franchise. Bruce Berzin from SCORE will moderate the panel.

Panelists include Greg O'Neill from Cartridge World of Norwalk, Linda Kuppersmith, Principal and managing Director of CMT of Stamford-Internet Solutions, Richard Montesanto, owner of Wild Bird Center of Norwalk and Keld Alstrup franchisee for United Check Cashing.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Call 203-291-4844 or email Sylvia Schulman to register so we can have enough handouts for all attending.

Jobseekers will get tips from a Certified Professional Resume Writer on how to improve their resumes. Michael Shavel, of the Connecticut Department of Labor, will share his knowledge on creating resumes that stand out. Participants are asked to bring their resumes to the workshop.



Reservations requested at 203-291-4844 or sschulman@westportlibrary.org.

This seminar covers valuable company, industry and other jobseeker information. Email sschulman@westportlibrary.org to ask how your resumé can be reviewed by a CT Dept. of Labor career specialist.

Wednesday, October 17
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search. Resumes will be reviewed by a CT Department of Labor career specialist.

Tuesday, September 18
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search. Resumes will be reviewed by a CT Department of Labor career specialist.

Wednesday, August 15
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search. Resumes reviewed by Michael Shavel, CT Department of Labor and Certified professional Resume Writer.

Tuesday, August 14
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how to download videos and audiobooks 24/7 from the Library website.

Tue., July 10
10:00 am

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search.

McManus Room