Good news, everyone! New databases for all!

Recently, staff evaluated two new Ebsco resources that aim to fill gaps in our electronic job and career resources: BlueCareer for career information about the trades, and FinancialFit for personal finance and financial literacy. These topics continue to be popular with patrons, and the new learning tools will enhance and support our work. 

We plan to have these resources up and running in early November, so it’s a good idea to get a sneak peek ahead of time. Let Hilary or Mary know if you have any questions. Both databases will be available to all Allegheny County library card holders. Check them out!

Blue Career  

This new workforce development platform from EBSCOlearning is the one-stop shop for members of your community to explore the skilled trades industry, start their careers, connect with employers and more. 

You can click here to view the experience of a job seeker or employer through short demo videos. 

FinancialFit  

FinancialFit includes a curated collection of personal finance lessons, videos and interactive tools that empower all members of our community — no matter their current financial situation — to make good financial decisions and achieve their financial goals. 

If you would like a more in-depth walk-through of both these resources, you can click here to view the recorded video presentation that Ebsco provided for the evaluation team. 

It’s our hope that these news tools will offer robust coverage for subject areas that weren’t previously addressed in our eResources. Let me know what you think!

-Mary, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh