RCPL Resources

RCPL Clubs/Organizations Directory of Greater Columbia
The Clubs/Organizations Directory of Greater Columbia provides contact information for clubs and organizations in Columbia and surrounding areas.

RCPL Small Business Tools
The Richland County Public Library’s resource guide to starting a small business in the Midlands.

Volunteer at RCPL
Information about volunteering at the library.

Business Plans Handbook (e-book)
A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America.

Encyclopedia of Small Business (e-book)
Contains 600 detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning and human resource issues.

Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce (e-book)
Alphabetically arranged entries present answers to common questions about Web site development, financing, advertising and more.

Small Business Resource Center
Small Business Resource Center is a comprehensive database offering content that covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, tax and more. 

Web Resources

Environmental "Green" Employment:

Green Careers Guide
Find information on up-and-coming “green” careers and environmental industries, including career guides, training requirements and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Executives:

6Figure Jobs
Designed for senior level executives and top companies, this site provides a place for high-level professional job seekers to post resumes and for companies to advertise $100K+ positions and search for potential candidates.

ASAE, Job Center
Run by the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership, this Web site includes professional association and development information and career resources. Recent job postings are also listed, and salary information tables are available for purchase.

ExecuNet
Membership in this private, online network for executives and company recruiters is available for a fee (price is based on the length of membership). Executives can post resumes and browse for high-profile jobs. Recruiters can advertise positions and search for potential candidates. The site, recognized by Forbes, Fortune and other business publications, is designed to include only job opportunities in the $150K+ range.

Wall Street Journal, Careers
A section of the Wall Street Journal Web site, this is a clearinghouse for job and career related news and information. Additionally, the site includes a section for posting and searching for current job openings, including $100K+ positions.

Freelance:

FreelanceSwitch
This site caters to freelance workers and companies looking for freelance help. Job ads can be posted and searched for free. There are also many resources for freelancers and a forum for networking and support.

Internships:

InternWeb
This site is for students seeking seasonal and paid interships, as well as entry level jobs. Free membership allows users to create a profile and search through the database of employer submitted internships. Resources and information related to applying for interships are also available on the site.

Wetfeet, Internships for College Grads
This site contains career and internship information and resources designed for students entering the job market.

Technology:

Dice
This Web site, designed for technology professionals, includes resources for technological careers, as well as current job listings.

JustTechJobs
Post a resume and search for jobs on this site dedicated to technology related careers, such as computer programmers and graphic designers. This site also features technology related news and allows employers to post available job listings.

Temporary and Part-time:

BackdoorJobs
Browse though short-term job opportunities, both in the United States and internationally. This site includes internships and paid employment.

Cool Works
Find a seasonal or temporary job in US and around the world. Job opportunities listed include working at theme parks, summer camps and in National and State parks.

GrooveJob
This site is useful for job seekers looking for part time employment and for students and teens searching for summer work. Jobs can be searched geographically by city and state or zip code.

Net-Temps
Search by keyword or geographical location to locate temporary employment opportunities on this site. Users can create a free account that enables them to post resumes and access career resources and tools.

SnagaJob
This Web site allows job seekers to search by zip code for hourly employment opportunities at major restaurant and retail chains, as well as many other popular employers. Job seekers can also sign up to have newly posted job openings e-mailed to them.

SummerJobs
Visit this site to search for summer jobs with employers like amusement parks, hotels and resorts, summer camps and more. Job seekers can also create a free account to post a resume and access career resources.

Volunteering:

Idealist
Search for volunteer opportunities on this site, a clearinghouse for information on volunteering and charitable organizations and associations.

SCIway, Richland County Charities and Non-Profit Organizations
A list of charitable and non-profit organization in Richland County, SC. Includes a link to each organization’s Web site.

SCIway, Richland County Soup Kitchens and Shelters
A list of shelters and soup kitchens in Richland County, SC. Includes a link to each organization’s Web site, as well as addresses and contact information.

VolunteerMatch
Search by location and keywords to find volunteer opportunities in your area that suit your interests and skills.

Working From Home: 

EmploymentGuide, Work at Home
On Work at Home, a section of EmploymentGuide.com, job seekers can search for working from home job opportunities and find resources on starting a home-based small business. This site also includes helpful information on avoiding common employment scams.

Home-Based Working Moms
This site, an “online community and professional association for moms working at home since 1995,” provides numerous resources to help parents successfully work from home. Basic membership on this site is free, but a premium membership offering enhanced features and resources can be purchased.

A Woman in Business, Business Success Resources for Women
Find resources on the site about running a home-based small business – from marketing and promotional ideas to employee management tips.