Looking to access online business resources for free? Take a look at which business electronic resources are freely accessible to residents of a state, city or town.
Some resources are limited to onsite access, others can be accessed remotely. Remote access may require a public library card number. Check the library's webpage or contact the library for access details.
Most public libraries provide access to databases, which often include personal finance sources such as ValueLine and Morningstar, as well as online newspaper subscriptions.
Some public libraries and state universities also provide access to business databases such as Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage, Mintel, Mergent, and even Bloomberg terminals.
Be aware of restrictions on use. Most databases available through state colleges and universities are limited to academic, non-commercial use. Be sure to speak to a library staff member to talk about permitted uses of specific resources.
A curated collection of Internet resources related to the practice or study of entrepreneurship, small business and selected Internet resources on all aspects of business and economics that may be of interest to researchers.
Guides to print publications, subscription databases, and selected freely available Internet sites which are useful for researching a variety of business topics.
The Science & Business Reading Room at the Library of Congress supports research in science, engineering, business, and economics. The reference collection includes over 45,000 volumes of specialized resources. Business and science topics such as finance, real estate, physics, and biology are well represented.
