Colleges and Careers

Planning for the future? The library has a variety of resources that can help you find a job, apply to college and explore career opportunities.

Databases

Orland Park Public Library subscribes to many databases to assist you in your research needs. To access the library's databases from home go to the following link:
www.orlandparklibrary.org/cgi-bin/ors.pl
Type in your library card number and get started.

When looking for up-to-date local classifieds check out Newsbank Access World News.
To access information on employment opportunities and information about American business try Reference USA.

Books

We have books on the following topics and more:

• College Prep
• Choosing a College
• Choosing a Major
• Career Opportunities
• College Expectations

Titles include college guides, material on selecting the right college, and ACT/SAT prep materials. We have materials in both reference and books to check out. Look for the following books and more!

• The College Board College Handbook 2008   R YA 378.32COL
• Arco Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2008   R YA 373.1264MAS
• Kaplan 12 Practice Tests for the SAT   YA 378.1162SAT
• The Princeton Review-Cracking the SAT 2008 Edition   YA 378.1162ROB
• Real College: The essential guide to student life   YA 378.198STO
• College Planning for Gifted Students   YA 371.95BER
• Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD   YA 371.9 NAD