The Harney County Library is located on the traditional indigenous homeland of the Wadatika people, now the Burns Paiute Tribe.  During the month of November, we celebrate and honor the histories, cultures and traditions of Indigenous communities in Oregon, with particular gratitude for the knowledge of the land which the Burns Paiute have shared, and their many ongoing contributions to the Harney County community and beyond.

Throughout November, the Harney County library has set up a display of materials about the history and culture of Oregon native peoples, including the Burns Paiute Tribe, which can be viewed here or checked out. We, at the library, are also always available to help you find more materials either right here, or through our SAGE inter-library loan system.

Please come celebrate Native American Heritage Month and reflect on the history of America’s indigenous peoples throughout the month of November and every month of the year!

 During the month of October, American Archives Month is intended to raise public awareness about the importance of historic documents and records.

An archives is a place where people go to find information. People who do research in archives often gather firsthand facts, data, and evidence from letters, reports, notes, memos, photographs, audio and video recordings, and other primary sources.

The archives of the Claire McGill Luce Western History Room at the Harney County Library offers free public access to a variety of historical books, publications, photographs, audio and video recordings, oral history interviews, newspapers and other primary sources relating to all aspects of county and local family history.

In addition to on-site physical access to the archives, we offer online access to portions of our archives through the Harney County Library website. We're excited to introduce a new upgrade making possible public access to our cataloged archival records online. You can now search records from the combined collections of the Western History Room at the Harney County Library and the Harney County Historical Museum. Find the link to our digital collections and other helpful research websites on the RESEARCH tab of the Western History Room on the Harney County Library website.

Give the new site a try and share your feedback. We're still in the process of transferring records so check back often to see what's new.

If you don’t find the specific information you’re looking for or need help getting started with a research project, call, email or message the staff and we’ll guide you to the appropriate resources.

This list was curated by Isabelle! Those with asterisks* can be found at HCL.

How can your library help you as you begin the first steps of finding a new job? We have internet access plus tons of great tools available for crafting a dazzling resume and cover letter. 

Putting together a resume can be an intimidating process, especially if it’s your very first one or it’s been a while since it's been updated.  The library offers access to some great tutorials, workshops, sample resumes, live assistance, and more! See what we offer below: 
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NEW TO RESUMES?

• WorkSource Oregon hosts a weekly virtual workshop centered all on resumes! Learn techniques and strategies to create, or refurbish, your resume for industry specific, job tailored, and unique-to-you uses. Discover tricks snag the hiring teams attention. Understand how to pass the ATS system from robot to human eyes and more! Visit our Worksource page to see their available workshops. 
• LibraryExpress has a great tutorial which takes you through the different parts of a resume, what keywords to focus on, etc.
  • To access the tutorial, log into the LibraryExpress Career Accelerator and click Start Tutorial under Great Resumes. ​
• Need some inspiration? JobNow features sample resumes in a variety of industries. Once you choose your industry, it gives you the option of scoping down to an experience level that is comparable to yours!
  • How to access: visit JobNow, log in with your library card, click Optimal Resume (found underneath the Resume column), then click Resume Builder Samples, then click Samples! 

RESUME BUILDERS

• JobNow features an award-winning resume builder that you get FREE access to with your library barcode number. 
  • How to access: visit JobNow, log in with your library card, click Optimal Resume (found underneath the Resume column), click Get Started, input your contact information for the builder, then click Create New Resume. 
    • Need a primer on using the builder? Watch a tutorial here.
• Learning Express also has a resume builder; visit their Build Resume and Job Letters page and click Launch Career Tool under Build Your Resume. 

GET FEEDBACK

• Live coaching: Need help while filling out your resume? You can get assistance from a live expert! 
  • Coaches are available every day from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM PST.
  • To access: Log into the JobNow website and click Live Resume Expert (located under the Resume column). 
• Get Feedback: Finished updating your resume and want it analyzed by an expert? Submit it to BrainFuse’s Resume Lab and get feedback within 1 business day! 
  • To access: Log into the JobNow website and click Resume Lab (located under the Resume column).

NEW TO COVER LETTERS?

• ​Learning Express has a great tutorial on the fundamentals of a cover letter. 
  •   To access: Log into Learning Express' Resume and Job Letter page, click Start Tutorial under Great Cover Letters. 
• Need some inspiration? Read sample cover letters on JobNow. They have options for a variety of industries and experience levels.
  • How to access: visit JobNow, log in with your library card, click Optimal Resume (found underneath the Resume column), then click Letter Builder Samples, then click Samples! 

COVER LETTER BUILDERS
The library has two great options for building a cover letter.

• JobNow Cover Letter Builder: This award-winning software can be found on the JobNow website.
  • How to access: visit JobNow, log in with your library card, click Optimal Resume (found underneath the Resume column), click Get Started, input your contact information for the builder, then click Create New Letter.  
• Learning Express’ Build Your Letter Tool
  • How to Access: Log into Learning Express' Resume and Job Letter page, click Launch Career Tool under Build Your Letter.