The library is very pleased to announce that it is now offering ReferenceUSA, a powerful online research tool. ReferenceUSA provides instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on over 14 million businesses and 210 million consumers.
The consumer information is gathered primarily from telephone white pages. Patrons may find it helpful for planning family reunions and weddings, organizing class reunions, finding neighbors or long-lost friends, and locating relatives, just to name a few.
The business information is gathered from a variety of reliable sources such as:
- Yellow and white pages
- Annual reports
- 10-Ks
- Government data
- Business magazines
- Top newspapers
- U.S. Postal Service
- Internet research
- U.S. Census Bureau
In fact, 22 million phone calls are placed annually to businesses to verify the accuracy of the data! In its August 29, 2006, issue, the Wall Street Journal proclaimed ReferenceUSA to be a "powerful market-research tool" crucial to small businesses. Its business module is perfect for people conducting job searches, locating out-of-town companies, tracking down addresses and phone numbers, conducting patent and market research, and much more!
ReferenceUSA is free to all valid library cardholders. Follow this link to begin using ReferenceUSA now!
For more information, please call the library at 826-3712 or send us an email.
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