GO TO ABI/INFORM COLLECTION.
What you can do with it
Find thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country- and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data. International coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends worldwide.
GO TO A TO Z DATABASES.
What you can do with it
Research sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, background searches, finding friends and relatives, and a whole lot of other possibilities.
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GO TO BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER.
What you can do with it
Access comprehensive non-journal business content such as company profiles, industry reports, conference reports, case studies, Associated Press videos, working papers, country economic reports, and more, with searchable cited references and indexing.
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GO TO CONSUMER REPORTS.
What you can do with it
View expert ratings, articles, and buying guides from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
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GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.
GO TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL for in-library use only.
What you can do with it
Individuals can access information to support their search for scholarships, fellowships, or grants. Includes videos, podcasts, and expert advice on how to secure the funding you need. Explore great open scholarship opportunities in the 900+ RFPs.
Individuals and nonprofit organizations can access timely, comprehensive information on grant makers and their grants. Explore more than 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S.; more than 4,000 sponsoring companies; more than 3.8 million recently awarded grants; and more than 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF.
GO TO GUIDESTAR for in-library use only.
What you can do with it
Nonprofits and nonprofit researchers can access authoritative data on 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, thousands of faith-based nonprofits, and charities.
GO TO INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY, then enter Email: reference@lakeforestlibrary.org and Password: Reference360!
What you can do with it
Access daily stock market information, business news, quotes, mutual fund performance, and market analysis.
GO TO LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Take self-paced tutorials and practice exams to help you change careers, pass occupational exams, become a U.S. Citizen, learn job finding and computer skills, prepare for college, get your GED, and more.
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GO TO LEGAL INFORMATION SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Access exclusive full text of many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms and NOLO eBooks, to assist you in legal matters of all kinds.
GO TO LINKEDIN LEARNING.
What you can do with it
Be a lifelong learner with free tutorials from the industry leader in technology training. Enhance and expand your business, technology, and creative skills. (Formerly Lynda.com.)
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Get started with the LinkedIn Learning app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "linkedin learning" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO MORNINGSTAR for in-library use.
GO TO MORNINGSTAR for use outside Lake Forest Library. You will be prompted to provide the first 5 digits of your library card.
What you can do with it
Analyze investments with information on mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and screening tools.
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GO TO NEXIS UNI.
What you can do with it
Access company and investment information, legal cases, and news stories from hundreds of foreign and domestic sources. Legal Case information available only when the site is accessed in Lake Forest Library.
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GO TO PLAN BUILDER.
What you can do with it
Learn the five essential steps of business planning with the Gale Presents: Plan Builder engaging, step-by-step guided experience that moves you through the entire business development life cycle.
GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for in-library use.
GO TO RECORD INFORMATION SERVICES for use outside Lake Forest Library. You will be prompted to provide your Lake Forest Library card number.
What you can do with it
Search public record information such as bankruptcies, foreclosures and auctions, and real estate transactions in Lake and Chicago area counties.
GO TO REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS.
What you can do with it
Search business journals, newspapers, and news-wires across the U.S.
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GO TO S&P NET ADVANTAGE.
What you can do with it
Find business and investment information, including a daily stock price record and printable industry surveys.
GO TO SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Find full text periodicals, eBook, industry and market resource reports, interviews, lectures, and lessons from providers such as Harvard Business School and Bloomberg. Find state-specific resources, start-up kits and business plans, and industry information by business type. Includes NOLO eBooks.
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