Online Car Repair

Attention all you weekend car mechanics!!!
Did you know the library has an online version of the Chilton manuals? The library also subscribes to the print version but those volumes can only be used in the library. The online version can be accessed 24/7!! And unlike the printed version, Chiltonlibrary.com is updated on a regular basis, ensuring that users always have the most current information. Content includes:

* Detailed step-by-step service instructions on domestic and import vehicles
* Close-up photographs and illustrations
* Vacuum and wiring diagrams
* Troubleshooting and diagnostics
* Maintenance and specification tables.

Go to http://www.northfieldmn.info/ and click on "Electronic Resources". You need your library card to access from home.

Are you looking for a good book to read this summer?

If so, the library has some great electronic resources to help you out. Go to our website - http://www.northfieldmn.info/hfieldmn.info/ and look for "Reader's Resources".



Booknews - sign up for monthly email newsletters depending on your reading interests






Pearl's Picks - Get great book suggestions from Nancy Pearl - librarian, author of "Book Lust" and regular guest on National Public Radio.










Novelist - a mega database with tons of ideas of what to read next - author readalikes, award winners, book discussion guides. This resource links directly to the Northfield Library's catalog so you can find the book fast!!








Dearreader.com - join online book clubs and receive a 5 minute selection Monday through Friday from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week you will have read 2-3 chapters. A new book is selected each Monday. If you like the book check the library's catalog to continue reading.

How to be successful in your job search

Locally based Career Consultants Eileen Shimota and Sara Nagel Newberg conducted a great job search workshop at the Northfield Public Library on Thursday April 30. Key points mentioned during the workshop included a review of the most and least successful methods for locating jobs, how to write effective cover letters, a review of important guidelines for writing resumes, and preparing for the interview. At the end of the workshop, participants were invited to visit the new Small Business and Employment Resources area located on the 2nd floor of the library.

Did you know?

* One of the most effective methods for finding employment is person to person contact

* One of the least effective methods for finding employment is by responding to ads on the Internet, and in newspapers

* It is vital to develop a "commercial" about yourself. You have about 45-60 seconds in length to make your pitch.

* Cover letters are important.

*Follow FAKTA guidelines when writing a resume. Specifically Focus, Appearance, Key words, Transferrable skills and Accomplisments.

* It is better to over dress than under dress for an interview

* Rejection is a normal part of the job search process

*Searching for a job can be physically and emotionally draining. Look after yourself!

A sample of book titles in the Small Business and Employment Resources Area related to employment:

Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree - 2009

Job Search Bloopers - 2008

What Color is Your Parachute - 2009

Vacationing close to home is a good thing

Would you like to take a summer trip but are wondering about the family budget? The library has LOTS of guidebooks to places within driving distance - ie the North Shore, the Twin Cities, Door County and other places in Wisconsin. We are highlighting some of those books this week in our stairwell display. We know budgets are tight and as always, the library is here to help!
Here are some sample titles:

Bicycle Vacation Guide: Minnesota and Wisconsin - 2008
Camping the North Shore: a guide to the 23 best campgrounds in Minnesota's spectacular Lake Superior Region - 2008
Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota - 2008

Riding out the Current Financial Storm

"Riding out the current financial storm" will be presented by Phyllis Onstad at the Northfield Public Library on Thursday, April 23 at 7 P.M. Onstad, U of M Extension Educator, will provide key strategies and tools to prepare for times when money is tight, you lose your job, or have suddenly reduced income. She will also share key resources both online and in the community that will assist people of all ages with a special emphasis for younger investors and job seekers. For more information please call the library at 645-6606.

National Library Week Tech Demos

Last day for tech demos!!!! Come down to the library today from 3--8 p.m. and get hands on experience with some really cool gadgets - Ipod Itouch, Sony ebook, Flip camera, a digital camera, GPS device and more. It's fun and free. Of course, it's at the library.

Colors for National Library Week

Celebrate National Library Week in a colorful way!!

If you're in the library this week and wearing the "right" color, stop by the circulation desk for a treat.

Monday - Blue

Tuesday - Red

Wednesday - Purple

Thursday - Green

Friday - Yellow

Saturday - Rainbow