maine public library information commons

Carver Memorial Library is proud to provide access to information tools for finding a job, gaining job skills, dealing with legal and health matters, interacting with "e-government" and generally meeting the information needs of daily life. Together, these resources constitute the Maine Public Library Information Commons. Its aims include:

Greater Access to Online Information Resources Through Libraries

- Four new public computers for Carver
- Access to Learning Express training
- Key, trustworthy info isolated and organized for use
- Training for patrons and staff on Commons resources and equipment


Support for Technology Learning

- Learning Express for public and staff
- Training sessions for library staff

Getting a Job Information Resources

- Job search
- Interviewing
- Improving skills
- Resume development
- Gateway to Dept of Labor Career Center
- Tutorials with video, audio

Health Information

- Authenticated, vetted sources
- Find a physician in Maine
- Ratings of doctors and hospitals
- Extensive videos on diseases, conditions and procedures

EGovernment

- Maine permits and licenses online
- Links for businesses in Maine

Legal Assistance

- Brings together a wide variety of sources of help with legal issues in Maine

New and Featured Online Resources

- Focuses on newly introduced online sites of interest to Maine residents

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