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Business & Technology
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The Business and Technology Division is located on the Central Library’s 5th Floor. In addition to a comprehensive collection of business and economic resources, 5th Floor collections cover an array of subject areas that fall within the broad classifications of technology and science, including:
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Manufacturing, Building Construction
- Transportation
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine, Heath and Fitness
- Agriculture
- Home Economics
5th Floor visitors may access resources from several special collections available on the Floor:
- Nancy and Jake L. Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center
- Small Business Resource Center
- Job Seeker Resource Center
- Business History collection
- Automobile Repair Manuals, subscription access to Alldata Online repair database
- SAMS Photofact collection (schematics for televisions and other electronics)
- Standards and Specifications (including building codes)
For a brief sampling of the varied questions that may be answered using Business & Technoloy resources, please see the Library's Booked Solid blog.
Business Information Sources and Services
Business and economic resources available in the Division serve a variety of information needs, including:
- Learn to manage your personal finances
- Identify potential business customers for your small business product or service
- Find in-depth company information to prepare for a job interview
- Research an industry - find market value, segmentation, forecast, etc.
- Learn investing strategies, investigate stock, bond, and mutual fund performance
- Find information to guide you through the steps of starting a small business
Databases/Electronic Resources
Applied Sciences (Technology) and Natural Sciences
In these collections, library customers will find information ranging from the theoretical to the practical and from the introductory to the advanced, offering answers to such questions as:
- What is string theory?
- What does the medical procedure "angiogram" involve?
- How do I repair my PC? Build a shed? Repair my car?
- What is the best dog breed for my family?
- How do I cook a soufflé? Make wine? Make my own soap? Grow tomatoes?
Databases/Electronic Resources
Nancy and Jake L. Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center
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The Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center provides public access to a broad range of print and electronic resources related to the oil and gas industry as well as the broader energy industry. For additional information, visit the Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center Webpage |
Small Business Resource Center
Starting a small business? Take an idea and turn it into a profitable business using guidance from resources in the Small Business Resource Center. Determine legal requirements, identify potential sources of funding, learn to write a business plan, and address other information needs entrepreneurs face.
To offer guidance and resources to assist in starting a small business in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, library staff have created a Starting a Small Business in Dallas subject guide.
Job Seeker Resource Center
The Job Seeker Resource Center (JSRC) includes a large collection of books and other resources to assist job-seekers. Computer workstations with extended session lengths are available for the following uses:
- Career exploration
- Resume/Cover Letter development
- Researching prospective employers
- Online job searching/application submission
- Email communication related to job seeking
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Please see Dallas Public Library's Job Seeker Resources for additional information and resources related to job-seeking.
To inquire about the availability of specific items, for reference assistance, or for other inquiries about our resources and services, please call the Business & Technology Division at 214-670-1608, or email the Division at business@dallaslibrary.org.