RCPL Resources

RCPL How To Video: Careers, Education and Jobs Databases
View this short video for information on the career, education and job databases available at RCPL.

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

RCPL Study and Test Prep Resources
Librarian selected Web sites, online resources and library materials related to test preparation.

Databases

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

Career Cruising
For students exploring college options or a potential career path or experienced workers considering a career change or continuing education, the assessments tools, career profiles, financial aid information and resume guides in Career Cruising makes this a powerful resource.

Career Information Center (e-book)
Contains 700 job profiles each with a job summary chart, a job description and up-to-date salary information.

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.

Learning Express
Learning Express includes test preparation materials and interactive practice exams such as ASVAB, GED or college preparation and civil service.

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.

Testing and Education Reference Center
Use this database to search thousands of college and graduate school entries to identify scholarships, take on-line practice tests and use test prep e-books to obtain your education goals.

Web Resources