St. Louis Public Library
About
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library has 3 key areas with services and subject specialists to assist those interested in starting a business or who currently have a business.
The Science & Technology Room includes resources on starting a business including online and print resources for market research and business plans, and the Patent & Trademark Resource Center where inventors and entrepreneurs can find information about protecting their brands and inventions. The Grants & Foundation Center in the Social Sciences Room has online resources, training programs, funding information, and other materials for those starting a nonprofit or those with existing nonprofits.
The Library is also a Government Documents depository and staff can access Census data for the U.S., Missouri and other states, and St. Louis as well as other statistical and country information. Visit our website at slpl.org for more information on collections, programs, and services including “Ask a Librarian.”
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Demographic/Census Data
- Market Research
Legal Services
- Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information (Specialty)
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
- Demographic/Census Data
- Industry Specific Research/Expertise
Marketing/Sales
- Demographics/Census Data
- Market Research
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Government and Military Specifications
Regulatory Compliance
- Codes
- Government Requirements
- Patent Information (Specialty)
- Trademark and Copyright Information (Specialty)
Product Development
- Patent Information (Specialty)
Nonprofit Development
- Board Development
- Funds Development
- Organizational Audits
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Student Research Projects
Starting a Business
- Startup Classes
- Business Research Resources
Eleanore Chadderdon
1301 Olive St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 539-0390
http://www.slpl.org/