Economic Awareness
A weakened economy, job loss, tight budgets, and cut backs on leisure activities are signs of the times. But OCLS is a bright spot during these tough times. We offer
15 locations jam packed with
free resources and services to help offset your financial burdens.
Items delivered to your home, free of charge. Databases chock full of money saving information for business and personal use. Computer classes and language learning software for career advancement, job searching, and much more!
Job Start Job Smart
Basic Computer Skills Classes »
Class topics include learning how to use the mouse and keyboard, computer basics, resume writing, writing business letters, searching for jobs online, and e-mail.
Find Information on Getting a Job »
View books, online resources, and Web sites to help you find and get a job.
Improve Your English »
Learn how to use the computer based program ELLIS to read, write, and speak English at your own pace.
Business
Business Online Databases »
This list includes Business and Company Resource Center, General Business OneFile, New Businesses US, ReferenceUSA, SimplyMap, and Small Business Resource Center, among many others.
Small Businesse Course Tracks »
We have course tracks for starting a new business, building a business plan, building a Web site for your business, building a computer network for your business, financial management/bookkeeping, and marketing strategies.
Job Seekers Course Tracks »
These course tracks include computer classes for enhancing your software skills, web development, database development, desktop publishing, bookkeeping, and multimedia.
Online Classes »
If you have a busy schedule and just can't make it to a library location to take a class in person, sign up to attend one of our live online classes from home or work.
Virtual Classes »
Log in with your library card information and learn at your own pace, anytime using our interactive tutorials. Topics include Microsoft Office Suite, computer basics, resume writing, and writing business letters.
Personal Finance
Money Matters Virtual Gallery »
A one-stop shop for everything in ocls.info that concerns finances. Access eGuides, databases, book lists, Web sites, and more!
Online Safety Virtual Gallery »
View resources for protecting your online transactions. Learn who you can file complaints with and how to avoid identity theft.
Real Estate Virtual Gallery »
Access the online resources, books, magazines, and Web sites the Library has gathered together to help you in the real estate market.
Personal Finance Online Databases »
This list includes Consumer Reports, Morningstar, Standard & Poors NetAdvantage, and Value Line.
Take a Personal Finance Quiz »
Take a quiz to find out how you are doing in the world of personal finance.
