Author Archives: Business and Technology Specialist

I’ve been approached by a gas company interested in leasing my Tarrant County land. How do I know if the lease terms being offered are comparable to what other property owners in my county are receiving?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Business and Technology Specialist

The U.S. Lease Price Report, housed in the Central Library’s Nancy and Jake L. Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center, compiles information from federal oil and gas lease sales, state oil and gas lease sales, and private transactions to provide … Continue reading →

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I want a list of all the fraternal organizations in the United States. Does the library have resources that can help me?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Business and Technology Specialist

Using the ReferenceUSA database, available online to Dallas Public Library patrons, it is possible to generate lists of associations, businesses, etc. This YouTube video explains how to do it, step-by-step. You can download as many as 250 records at a time using ReferenceUSA.  

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To improve my overall health and minimize my chances for future serious health problems, I need to lose weight and become more physically fit. I’m ready to take action – what does the Library have that may help?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Business and Technology Specialist

Library resources can be of great help in developing and implementing a plan of action towards greater health and fitness.  The examples listed below may be found on the Fifth Floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, the largest … Continue reading →

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I’m researching the skin care industry, and am having difficulty finding a free source of industry and market research information. Does the library have this type of information?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Business and Technology Specialist

The EBSCOHost database Business Source Complete, available throughout the Dallas Public Library system and from the Library Website Databases Page, includes a repository of industry profiles and market research reports for various industries and subindustries, accessible through the database’s Enhanced … Continue reading →

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I am looking for copies of the Consumer Reports Buying Guides, older ones as well as the current edition. Are they available online?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Business and Technology Specialist

Both the magazine and the annual buying guides are available in printed form at most of the Library’s Branch locations and also, to Dallas Public Library cardholders, in a full text, online version.  Here is how to access it electronically:

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