Many useful resources are available in the College of the Redwoods Library, including books, reference books, Ebooks, and videos. Additional resources may be available at the Del Norte or Humboldt County Libraries and Humboldt State University Library. Visit those libraries' websites to search their catalogs. Use OneSearch to find books and other resources about your topic in the CR library and selected, college-level resources on the web.
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Note: Even though we are closed for most in-person use during Spring 2021, print books can still be checked out by calling the library at 707-476-4260 to request the book(s) you want. Requested items can either be picked up in person by arrangement or they can be mailed to your house.
To read an Ebook, click on the link. You may be prompted to log in with your WebAdvisor ID and eight digit birth date. Print, or physical items will be found on the library shelves by their call numbers. Books in the Oversize collection are just bigger than most and so they are shelved on bigger shelves. Reference books may not be borrowed. Look at the labels on the shelves to find out where these items are shelved. Ask for help anytime.
I could do anything if I only knew what it was : how to discover what you really want and how to get it by Easy-to-follow exercises designed to peel away the layers and reveal true hopes and aspirations regarding career, love life, life in general.
Do what you are : discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type by This book leads you step-by-step through the process of determining and verifying your personality type, providing real-life case studies of people who share your type and introducing you to the key ingredients your work must have for it to be genuinely fulfilling. Using workbook exercises and explaining specific job search strategies, Do What You Are identifies occupations that are popular with your type and offers a rundown of your work related strengths and weaknesses to customize your job search, ensuring the best results in the shortest time. Whether you are a millennial, a first-time job seeker, a baby boomer looking for a second act, or an established professional seeking post-career fulfillment, Do What You Are will help you discover the right career for you.
Overnight Career Choice: discover your ideal job in just a few hours by Discover your best career fit quickly and enjoy career success and satisfaction for years to come (Publisher description)
Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow by Psychological approach emphasizing self actualization
Work: a very short introduction by Work is deeply embedded in the moral and political character of most societies. For many people, work becomes fused with their personal and social identities -- who they are and how they define themselves. For others it is just a boring necessity. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Fineman explores the fascinating debates about work, drawing on ideas from psychology, sociology, management, and history. He considers how we classify 'work', the social and cultural factors that affect it, the ethical implications of certain types of work, and the relationship between work and the wider issues of globalization, feminism, and technology. (Publisher)
Please understand me II : temperament, character, intelligence by Each of us ... has four kinds of intelligence - tactical, logistical, diplomatic, strategic - though one of the four interests us far more than the others, and thus gets far more practice than the rest. Like four suits in a hand of cards, we each have a long suit and a short suit in what interests us and what we do well, and fortunate indeed are those whose work matches their skills.
300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree by Online and Print both available.
A Practical Education: why liberal arts majors make great employees by The vocational value of a general liberal education
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance by Although old, this book is still useful for comparing various careers within and across subject disciplines
Bound-for-career guidebook a student guide to career exploration, decision-making, and the job search by This book posits career identification, selection, entry, and progression as part of a larger developmental process-the career development process. Its information and exercises will point students in the direction of opportunities and options that are realistic, desirable, and achievable. (Publisher description)The CR Library isn't your only option for locating books. Both Humboldt and Del Norte Counties have public libraries that are open to any resident in their county. You will need to show proper identification to get a FREE library card; no I.D. is necessary to use materials in the library. In addition, CR students can borrow books from Humboldt State University's library. (You will need to show a CR Student ID card, which you can obtain from Student Services.)
