Your Business Growth Starts at the Library

10 Amazing Library Resources You Can Access with Your Library Card to Help Your Business

Discover 10 amazing library resources for business growth, from free tools to expert support. Your success starts at the library.

A to Z Databases

Access thousands of specialized databases covering industry reports, market research, financial data, and business intelligence. Create targeted mailing lists for marketing campaigns and networking, while gaining competitive insights and data analysis tools essential for strategic business planning and market positioning.

Business Source Complete

Access a wide range of respected business journals and magazines, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and many more. With nearly 1,800 full-text journals, this resource offers valuable insights on accounting, finance, management, marketing, and other key areas to help you stay informed and make confident business decisions.

Gale presents: Udemy

Gain unlimited access to Udemy’s extensive library of business courses, from digital marketing and project management to entrepreneurship and leadership development. Your team can build critical skills at their own pace with professionally designed courses taught by industry experts.

Gale Courses

Take instructor-led online courses in essential business topics like accounting, customer service, marketing, and professional development. These structured, interactive courses provide certificates of completion that can enhance your professional credentials.

LinkedIn Learning

Develop in-demand business skills through thousands of video courses covering leadership, technology, creative skills, and industry-specific training. Perfect for professional development and keeping your team current with the latest business trends and software.

Legal Information Source

Navigate business law with confidence using comprehensive legal databases that provide access to statutes, regulations, case law, and legal forms. Essential for understanding contracts, employment law, intellectual property, and other legal matters affecting your business.

Small Business Source

Access specialized databases designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners, featuring business plans, industry profiles, marketing resources, and financial planning tools. Get the targeted information you need to start, grow, and manage your business effectively.

Local News Sources (Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Lake County News Sun)

Stay informed about local market conditions, economic developments, and community events that could impact your business. Local news coverage provides valuable insights into regional business climate, municipal decisions, and networking opportunities.

New York Times

Access national and international business news, market analysis, and economic trends that affect the broader business landscape. The Times’ business coverage helps you understand macro-economic factors and global developments impacting your industry.

Washington Post

Keep current with federal policy changes, regulatory updates, and political developments that could affect your business operations. Essential reading for understanding how government decisions and national trends may impact your industry and business planning.

PressReader

Read thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world in their original format, providing global market intelligence and international business perspectives. Perfect for businesses with international interests or those seeking broader market insights and trend analysis.

Ready to unlock these resources?

Who’s Eligible:

• Residents of the Warren-Newport Public Library District
• Property owners or business owners within the district (bring your tax bill or commercial lease)
• Senior officers of businesses with taxable property in the district

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Access all databases here: https://www.wnpl.info/all-databases/

Access a printable pdf version of these resources here.