Business & Investing
Business ebooks from EBSCO
Collection covers: Business ethics, Career development, Computers and technology, Finance, Human resources, Industry and labor Leadership and management, Marketing, Advertising and public relations, Sales and selling and more.
Business Source Elite
Encompasses a selection of business disciplines, offering access to 491 active full-text journals, along with abstracted and indexed journals.
Crain’s Chicago Business from NewsBank
Full text 2000-current. 7/12 NewsBank is currently experiencing technical difficulties. New issues for July 2024 will be loaded as soon as possible.
Data Axle Reference Solutions - formerly ReferenceUSA
A directory of information on U.S. and Canadian companies including job listings and new businesses. Also has residential listings and a physician/dentist directory.
Gale Courses
Online courses on a wide range of topics including technology, computer applications, accounting, law, web design, healthcare and personal enrichment. Foreign language courses for Spanish, French, Italian & Japanese are also offered. New classes begin every month and last for six weeks. To get started, create an account with your Des Plaines library card. Certificates of completion are available for some courses.
Investment Newsletters
The library receives several investor newsletters. Many of these may be accessed online, but only while in the library.
Investopedia
An award-winning site that helps first time investors, experienced investors, business owners, professionals, financial advisors, and executives looking to improve their knowledge and skills. Free website.
Morningstar.com Library Edition
Stock and mutual fund research database for the individual investor. https://research.morningstar.com/ic/ip-sign-in
Public Records from Record Information Services
Contains public record data for new businesses, real estate transactions, home foreclosures, bankruptcies and more in Illinois.
ReferenceUSA/Data Axle Reference Solutions
A directory of information on U.S. and Canadian companies including job listings and new businesses. Also has residential listings and a physician/dentist directory.
Small Business Source
Access to consumer small business reference books, as well as tools to understand and address a wide variety of small business topics. The database includes business videos, case studies, help and advice, a start-up kit and tips for writing business plans.
Udemy: presented by Gale - On-Demand Learning for In-Demand Skills
Thousands of online video courses covering business, technology (Office, Windows, coding, etc.,) Test Prep (GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IT Certifications & more) as well as personal development & foreign language instruction. Courses are available in several languages including Spanish & Polish. You will need a Google or Microsoft account to create an account & sign in to Udemy. Watch Video To learn how to use the "Udemy for Business" app for iOS or Android click here
Value Line Dividend Select: Income & Growth
Monthly recommendations for companies with a high-quality dividend paying growth stock.
Value Line Research Center
The latest information on stocks, mutual funds, special situation stocks, options and convertible securities. Research reports from the various Value Line Survey publications may be viewed, printed and downloaded.
Wall Street Journal
Full text from 1984 to the present.
Wall Street Journal - Instant access to WSJ.com in the library In-library only
Wall Street Journal - Paywall-free access to WSJ.com
From home, enter your DPPL card number and click ‘Login’ to begin your free access. Create a wsj.com account, or log in to an existing account. Please note: Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the above link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. Four year backfile. This service does not include WSJ mobile app access nor WSJ+ content.
Weiss/Financial Ratings Series
Find out how your bank or credit union is doing by checking its financial strength rating. You can also find ratings for mutual funds and stocks. Consumer guides for auto, health, homeowner's and long-term care insurance are also included.