Public Library Resources and Free Business Resources: Overview
College of San Mateo Library
How do I borrow books from CSM Library?
You will need a Peninsula Library System (PLS) library card. If you have a library card from any public library in San Mateo County, you may use this library card to borrow materials at College of San Mateo Library.
San Francisco Public Library
- San Francisco Public Library-Business Science & TechnologyNeed to have a SFPL library card to access online resources remotely.
San Mateo County Library
Silicon Valley U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The Silicon Valley USPTO is a West Coast regional office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) located in the Wing Building of San Jose City Hall. This landmark building, built in 2005, reflects the city's stature in the valley and stands as a symbol of the area's cultural roots and technological savvy. The West Coast regional office serves California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. Our goal is to promote innovation and stimulate the economy by connecting entrepreneurs to government resources, supporting students and teachers through our STEM education programs, gathering feedback from regional stakeholders, and recruiting diverse talent from the region.
Free Government Resources
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisBEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the nation's economy.
- FRED Economic ResearchThis site offers a wealth of economic data and information to promote economic education and enhance economic research. The widely used database FRED is updated regularly and allows 24/7 access to regional and national financial and economic data.
- IDEASIDEAS is the largest bibliographic database dedicated to Economics and available freely on the Internet.
- Market IntelligenceCountry Commercial Guides and Top Market Reports by U.S. Dept. of Commerce's International Trade Administration.
- Census Business BuilderAn app that uses Census and other government data to help businesses explore demographics and spending patterns.
Free Business Research Sources
The following list is just a few categories and sites available for users to conduct research by doing a browser search.
Corporate reports - EDGAR; Annual Reports.com
eCommerce - E-Commerce Times; Practical Ecommerce
Company research - CNBC; Forbes Lists; Yahoo Finance
Earnings call transcripts - Seeking Alpha