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The Library has helpful online and in-library databases and resources to help you grow your small business or nonprofit. To access these resources, all you need is your Toledo Lucas County Public Library card! Databases are organized in alphabetical order below.
Don’t have a card yet? Sign up for a digital card, or visit any of our 20 locations.
NOTE: Most small business and nonprofit databases are available 24-7 with your Library card from the convenience of your own home, except where otherwise noted.
Provides concise yet comprehensive summaries of the best business books. Summaries also available in Chinese, French, German and Spanish.
Resource for business, including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and more with full-text journals. Self-guided video
Candid Search is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information, combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar. Only available inside the Library.
This resource is no longer available. We recommend trying Reference Solutions or Mergent Intellect as an alternative. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Foundation Directory is now available on the Candid Search platform.
Access books and publications within arts, biography, business, education, the environment, history, LGBTQ, medicine, multicultural studies, race, and civil rights. Self-guided video
Downloadable Ohio legal forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. Many forms offered in Spanish. Self-guided video
GuideStar is now available on the Candid Search platform.
LinkedIn Learning offers unlimited access to courses in business, technology, creative, engineering, time management, computer skills, data analysis, and programming / development. Using the LinkedIn Learning app: iOS or Android First time app: OH0215 Self-guided video
Contains reports and documents from and on global companies and corporate industry (industrial, transportation, public utility, OTC).
Access private and public U.S. and international business data, industry news, executive contact information, residential data, demographics, and consumer data.
Offers business intelligence, industry trends, market research, stats, leads, plus company contacts for over 30 different major industries and tips for job seekers.
Find new business opportunities, executives, companies, news articles, job searches, research papers, addresses, phone numbers, and market research. Self-guided video
Contains full-text articles from 75 journals, newspapers and newswires about businesses from across the U.S.
Watch videos and browse sources on a variety of business areas from accounting to marketing to operations. Includes eBooks from NOLO guides on small business topics. Self-guided video
Looking for additional databases? Find the full list of Toledo Library offerings here.
