*Requires a San Diego Public Library card barcode and PIN number to access. Register for an SDPL card here.
The link will take you to the SDPL site. Click on the eLibrary tab, then Business & Careers, then Reference Solutions. Agree to the terms of service, then input your SDPL barcode.
Reference Solutions is a powerful online reference and research tool providing SDPL library cardholders instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on U.S. businesses (59 million) and U.S. residents (310 million).
Please note: If unable to access Reference Solutions remotely using Google Chrome™, please try using a different internet browser. The most recent version of Chrome has been known to cause access issues.
This video was created by Brooklyn Public Library walks you through how to use the Data Axle Reference Solutions U.S. Businesses database. This video was created when this product was still called ReferenceUSA, but the interface is still the same.
Business Information Resources by Industry Association Member Directories:
Industry Associations are professional organizations that are dedicated to advancing the interests of a particular industry, and they usually have "member directories" that are freely accessible on their websites. These are typically organized by what type of product or service that the company provides within that industry.
How to search for an Industry Association's Member Directory:
Trade Show Exhibitor Lists:
Trade shows are events where buyers and sellers within a particular industry convene to conduct businesses. These conventions also tend to have dedicated websites that have "exhibitor lists." These lists are typically organized by what specific product or service the companies provide within that industry.
How to search for a Trade Show's Exhibitor List:
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