Science, Business, Social Sciences & Government Documents Section of the Main Library |
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| 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | (510) 238-3138, (510) 238-3177 |
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This section of the Main Library contains a wide variety of sources on all the social and natural sciences, business, medical and legal sources, religion and many other subject areas |
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Collections and Services Available
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Business Resources
The Business Collection has resources and services for:
- People seeking information about jobs, careers, and potential employers
- Salespeople and others needing to compile lists of businesses
- Entrepreneurs preparing business plans and proposals for starting a new business
- Consumers seeking company contacts and addresses
- Investors evaluating stocks, mutual funds, annuities and bonds
- People interested in the export/import business
- Small business owners seeking information
Resources include:
- Many business directories, general and specialized, covering local, regional, national and international firms
- Investment services including Value Line Investment Survey, Morningstar Mutual Funds, and others
- Materials on international trade
- Computerized resources, including: Mergent Online (formerly Moody’s); Business and Company Resource Center; Reference USA (available at the Main Library only)
Additional Services:
- Historical business information about Oakland area businesses is available in the library's Oakland History Room.
- Tours, orientations, and presentations can be arranged for groups.
- To reach the Library's TTY for the hearing impaired call (510) 834-7446.
Frequently Asked Questions in Business Collection
Careers and Job Searching
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Our career collection offers information to job seekers trying to:
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Some useful websites for job seekers are:
We have circulating and reference books, job ads and newsletters and 2 computers reserved for people writing resumes and job searching. |
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Government Information Web Links
Medical Information Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions in Science, Business & Social Science Department
| Page Last Edited July 24, 2008 |