If you’ve recently lost your job and are stuck at home, you can still access library resources to help get your career back on track! If you have an FDL library card, you can still use our online resources from home to create resumes and cover letters for job applications. Even if you don’t have an FDL card, you can use our online resources to improve your computer, typing, language, or basic educational skills.
Get started at fondulaclibrary.org and select Online Research Resources under the Research tab. Select or scroll down to the Careers & Education section to find tools for resume building, job searching, certification exams, and more.
Career Transitions
provides practical, personalized tools for job searches and career exploration. To access, you’ll need to enter your FDL card number (located on the back of your card). Job seekers of all levels and experiences can then choose to write a resume, write a cover letter, or practice your interview skills in a simulated interview. It also features personalized guidance in exploring career paths, assessing your strengths, matching jobs to your skills and interests, searching current job opportunities, and more. Job seeking can be an overwhelming process. Career Transitions features effective tools and reliable information to help you cut through the job-search clutter, navigate today’s job market with confidence, and ultimately achieve your career goals. Be sure to create an account in the upper right corner so that you can save your work.
The Testing and Education Reference Center helps you prepare for GED, SAT, ACT, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, U.S. citizenship, the military, and more with study materials, and practice entrance, certification, and license exams. Find in-depth information on college programs, tuition assistance, as well as resume and interviewing advice. To access, you’ll need to enter your FDL card number (located on the back of your card).
GCF LearnFree
provides free online and app-based computer, Internet, and technology training, as well as lessons in job searching, language, reading, math, and life skills. Choose from more than 200 topics, including more than 7,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactive activities and games to learn and build your skills at your own pace. GCF Learn Free is available in Spanish and includes a literacy program for adults developing stronger reading and grammar skills and an English Language Learning program for non-native speakers. You do not need an FDL card to access this resource.
If you have questions while using these programs, remember that you can still get help from librarians via our live chat reference service from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Good Luck!
We’re excited to announce that library staff are now available by phone while the building is closed. Staff is available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 309-205-5855 to answer reference questions, help manage your account, reset your account PIN, help accessing our digital collections and virtual programs, and more! Staff will also still be available via Live Chat during the same hours. Please note the new phone number for the service, 309-205-5855, is different than the library’s regular phone number. We can’t wait to hear from you!
FDL cardholders may request access by email (
We understand that whether for homework or applying for help, access to the Internet can be vital during this time. Even though the library and Civic Complex buildings are closed, the library’s WiFi is still available to the public. The signal typically extends beyond library walls and into the closer parking lot spaces, so you don’t even have to leave your car! Simply select FDL-Guest or FDL-Guest 2 and accept the user agreement when prompted for access. Whether sitting in your car or standing nearby, please continue to follow all social distancing guidelines while using FDL’s WiFi.