LibGuides: Business: Library Business Resources

MCL Databases

Printable guide to Business Resources at MCL
Summary of the more popular business resources available at Mesa County Libraries (.png)

Gain access to these premier subscription databases at MCL with a library card.

Business Source Premier
Articles from business-specific periodicals, company and industry profiles, and market reports.
Legal Forms
Thousands of Colorado-specific and national legal forms spanning a variety of common concerns (bankruptcy, divorce, employment, landlord tenant, living wills, power of attorney, taxes, etc.).
Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly Reference USA)
Research competitors, suppliers, customers. Database contains information about over 24 million businesses and 292 million consumers.

Personal Finance Resource Guide
For investment research on companies and industries, please see the library's Personal Finance research guide.

Regional Business News
Comprehensive full-text coverage of more than 80 regional business publications, including Colorado Business Magazine and ColoradoBiz.
Universal Class
Free online college-level courses in a wide range of business topics (e.g., accounting, finance, management, marketing).

Especially for non-profits:

Grants to Individuals Online
Please note starting March 27, 2024, the former Grants to Individuals (GTI) database will be included in Foundation Directory. This help article outlines the steps to conducting a search.
Foundation Directory Online Professional
Grant writing & fundraising resources for non-profits and individuals. In-library use only at the Central Library. Please note starting March 27, 2024, the former Grants to Individuals (GTI) database will be included in Foundation Directory. This help article outlines the steps to conducting a search.

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Black and white copies for $.15, color copies for $.70 (at select locations)

Book-a-Librarian
Book a one-on-one 30-minute appointment with library staff for assistance with specific technology and reference/research questions.
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Use this form to email a research, reference or other question to library staff.
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Patent and Trademark Resource Center
Patent and Trademark research can be complicated and time-consuming. The completeness and accuracy of your search rests entirely on you. Library staff will provide general instruction in the use of the tools provided by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, but cannot conduct searches for you nor provide legal advice.
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The Mesa County Libraries Central Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) in Grand Junction, Colorado, designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to provide the public with patent and trademark-related help. PTRC resources are available during regular hours at the Central Library.