Business
@ CLPL
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- Any business or nonprofit/not-for-profit organization located within the Crystal Lake city limits is eligible for a library card.
- Access powerful online resources 24/7 from your office, at home, or on the go
- Consumer Reports – Research product reviews, current ratings, and buying guides in
- eBook Subscription Business Collection – Browse the library’s collection of business eBooks
- Gale Presents: Udemy and Learning Express Library – Online learning platforms offering on-demand, professionally-taught video courses in business, technology, design, career development and more
- Reference Solutions – Create targeted mailing lists, gain insights on competitors, and search business listings with
- Small Business Source – A one-stop shop covering all aspects of starting and operating a business including information on accounting, human resources, management, marketing, tax, and more
- Borrow materials from
- CLPL, including items in the Library of Things (projectors, screens, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and more)
- 30+ libraries in the local consortium
- Almost anywhere in the country
- Utilize a variety of media platforms to read or listen to books and periodicals online
- Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Business Librarian. Call 815.459.1687, x7 for more information.
In-House Resources
- Small and large meeting rooms
- Technology training
- Wi-Fi, copy/print/scan services
- Computers with Microsoft 365 software
Local Resources
- Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Business Portal
- Illinois Small Business Development Center (MCC) – Free one-on-one business counseling available
- McHenry County Economic Development Corporation
- SCORE Fox Valley chapter – Free one-on-one business counseling available
