(251) 340-1458 My Account Contact Us Ask a Librarian Your Next Book Your Next Skill Center About Locations Kids Teens Events eResources Connection Center Your Job Search Jobs & Careers Businesses Grants & Nonprofits The Connection Center can help you with your career or business. Knowledgeable staff can help with your job search, whipping your resume into shape and finding resources to prepare for your next interview. Whether your business is just getting started or already established, our Connection Center has the tools you need. We have meeting spaces, sample business plans and librarians that can help find the resources you need to do business better. Ben May Main Library Second Floor 701 Government St Mobile, AL 36602 Phone: (251) 340-1536 Email: connectioncenter@mplonline.org Need help starting that business plan or editing that resume? Email or call to book a one-hour appointment with one of our trained staff. Not sure what you need? Come on in and ask us! Workshops and Classes From learning computer skills to creating flyers we offer classes to help build your business skills. We have regular classes on using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also, we have a Computer Basics class to help those new to computers get familiar with them. Learn on your own time. Universal Class has video-based courses for people interested in professional growth. Courses are available 24/7, including Interview Skills and Marketing 101. Check the Calendar Go to Universal Class Computers, Laptops and WiFi Check email, search and apply for jobs online. Create your resume on MS Word. Connect to the internet on your personal device using our free WiFi. Laptops are available for check-out at the Connection Center desk for those needing to work on their business or career (for use inside the library). Our public computers have Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher). Internet Policy Printing, Faxing, Copying and Scanning Print resumes, flyers or anything else you need in your job search or to support your business at the library. Printing is 10¢ per black & white and 50¢ per color page. We provide fax services. Faxing to local, long distance and toll-free numbers is $1 per page. The cover page is free. Our copy machines can scan your documents and make copies in black & white (10¢) or color (50¢). You can also send a scan of your documents to an email or flash drive at no charge. Mobile Device and Remote Printing Send documents to a Library printer from any computer or device by going to the location's PrinterOn website, emailing the printer or using the PrinterOn app. Learn More We partner with local agencies to regularly provide business/career programs and events. Our partners include: Alabama Career Center Bishop State Community College Goodwill Easter Seals SCORE South Alabama (free business mentors) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Alabama South Alabama Regional Planning Commission Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE) Spring Hill College Career Services Still Serving Veterans University of Mobile Career Development University of South Alabama Career Services USA Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation USA Mitchell College of Business Learning Resource Center ABOUT THE LIBRARY Volunteer for Us Work for Us Library Departments Group Tours Suggest an Event Computers, Printing, WiFi, Fax, etc Open Bids CARD & ACCOUNTS Library Catalog My Account Library Cards Loan Periods Pay Library Fines & Fees Placing Holds Renew Library Materials LIBRARY RESOURCES Ask a Librarian Library Mobile Apps Computer Classes Services for People with Disabilities Proctoring Material Purchase Suggestions Interlibrary Loan (ILL) OUR ADDRESS 700 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36602-1403 (251) 340-1458 info@mplonline.org eNewsletter Service SIGN-UP FOR MPL'S WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST Submit © 2021 Mobile Public Library. All Rights Reserved. Home Donate FAQ Contact