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A multi-level database offering a variety of simple, easy-to-use demographic data reports. Customize results by geography, choosing the area best suited to your needs. Perfect for anyone who needs to identify cultural patterns or sociological trends. [search tips]
EBSCOHost
EBSCOhost offers databases of general interest, academic and business magazine titles, health reference information, and much more. Many articles are available in full text. Access to EBSCOhost is provided as part of the BadgerLink project. [search tips]
netLibrary
The netLibrary collection includes the searchable full text of over 6,000 online books and it will continue to grow. This collection was purchased from netLibrary by a consortium of more than 165 Wisconsin Public Libraries. [search tips]
NewsBank is an easy-to-use newspaper archive containing full text articles from the Wisconsin State Journal (1989- present), Capital Times (1989- present), and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1990-present). Updated daily, entries exclude advertisements, employment ads and classifieds. [search tips]
ReferenceUSA Business
ReferenceUSA Business provides directory information for about 12 million U.S. businesses of all sizes. Search by phone number, address, CEO, estimated sales and much more. Note: This service is intended for in-library use and for home-use only. [search tips]
Connect to Madison Public Library’s Research and Reference Resources, which offers a wide array of business links: Associations and Nonprofit Groups, Company Research, General Resources, Wisconsin/Madison Area Business Sites, and more.
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