Business Services at Wright Library
A Wright Library Card opens the door to numerous resources for your business success. Whether you are researching for a start-up or seeking to excel in your current role, Wright Library is a valuable business partner.
- 24/7 Access to Digital Business Materials
- Tools & Technology at Wright Library
- Selected Books and Magazines
- Programs for Professionals
24/7 Access to Business Materials
These popular resources, and more, are available 24/7 with your library card at wrightlibrary.org/dbases:
Business Source Premier
The Business Source Premier from OPLIN offers company profiles, country reports, industry reports, SWOT analyses, case studies, executive interviews, and magazine articles.
Small Business Source
The Small Business Source contains respected business guides including NOLO and Barnes Reports, a start-up kit, business plans and basics, state specific overviews, Industry Information, and more.
Reference Solutions (Data Axle)
Accurate data on 113M businesses and 334M consumers through the Reference Solutions guide.
Legal Forms
Ohio specific, professionally drafted, specialized documents in legal subject areas including bankruptcy, bill of sale, contracts, employment, incorporate, LLC and more. Explore legal forms and other help guides.
Mango Languages
Expand language skills wherever and however you learn best with Mango Languages.
Magazines
Use the Libby App to access over 50 English language business magazines online from the Ohio Digital Library, get a Hoopla Digital BingePass, or browse the library’s physical collection. Learn more about accessing magazines through Wright Library.
Top Picks:
- Bloomberg Businessweek
- Entrepreneur
- Fast Company
- Forbes
- Fortune
- Harvard Business Review
- Inc.
Newspapers
Access newspapers from across the country through America’s News or Newspaper Source - plus digital access to The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Dayton Daily News. Newspapers are also available inside the library.
Networking
Find in-person and virtual programs for businesses at wrightlibrary.org/calendar
Books for Business
The Wright Library Catalog has numerous titles to guide you on your business journey including:
- The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success by Peg Fitzpatrick (2025) 658.872 FITZPAT
- The Smart Marketing Book: The Definitive Guide to Effective Marketing Strategies by Dan White (2025) 658.8 WHITE
- Lean Marketing: More Leads. More Profit. Less Marketing by Allan Dib (2024) 658.8 DIB
- Bookkeeping by Lita Epstein (2025) 657.2 EPSTEIN
- Build a Business You Love: Mastering the 5 Stages of Business by Dave Ramsey (2025) 658.11 RAMSEY
- The Smart PR Book: A Practical Guide to the Art & Craft of Public Relations by Sandra Stahl (2025) 659.2 STAHL
Tools & Technology
Save time and money with access to Wright Library services during regular business hours:
- Printing, Scanning, Faxing, and Public Computers
- Digitization Equipment - Large-format scanner, slide and media digitization tools
- Print Resources - Dayton Business Journal (weekly), IBD (International Business Daily) Weekly Review, financial newsletters - plus guides to business, marketing and management
- Library of Things - Borrow tools and technology such as mobile hotspots, Cricut, laminator, GoPro Camera, or Digital Recorder.
- Meeting Rooms (meetings may not involve sales)
- Public Work Stations, Laptops, and WIFI - plus unlimited free WIFI also available 24/7 from outside the library