Thomas’s Resource Log: Organizations

Name of organization or agency: Florida State University Library

Address: 123 Tallahassee Ave.

Web site: http://www.lib.fsu.edu/

Description: University Library system; access to almost all services is available to community members; limited borrowing privileges

Resources available: Librarians, online databases and periodicals, job boards, research assistance, digital references, job postings

Name of organization or agency: Tallahassee Community Library

Address: 456 Main Street

Web site: http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/library/

Description: Local branch library and online resources through the Leon County Public Library System.

Resources available: DVDs, CDs, digital books, databases, librarians and workshops

Name of organization or agency: FSU Career Center

Address: 987 Franklin Ct.

Web site: http://www.career.fsu.edu/

Description: Online and in-person career assistance. Most of their resources are available to me. I have an appointment for an orientation.

Resources available: Everything except on-campus and on-line events organized for current students. Job boards, interview preparation, resume review, career guidance, online FAQs and advice.

Name of organization or agency: Florida Division of Blind Services

Address: 6578 Belloc Road

Web site: http://www.myflorida.com/dbs/

Description: I am a client of the Florida Division of Blind Services, which is my state’s vocational rehabilitation agency. I am in the Transition Program and participate in the Lighthouse of the Big Bend’s summer and year round transition programs. I work with my transition counselor at the Florida Division of Blind Services, who helps me make sure that I am getting the services needed, including work experience, and that I know what other opportunities are available. My counselor actually introduced me to this online course.

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Thomas Malcum’s Resource Log: Web Sites

Web Address: http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7

Company/Organization: American Foundation for the Blind

Section of the Site: CareerConnect

Title of Article or Page: For Job Seekers

Description: Lots of advice, information, and guidance on job seeking and the status of various industries in the country. You can search for a mentor, learn about successful professionals, and learn how to be organized and in your job search.