Explore our Business Resource Center on the second floor, on the shelves outside of the Quiet Study Room, where you’ll find our comprehensive Business Collection and valuable information about our partners and programs. Our Business Collection is specifically designed to provide the resources and guides essential for business success.
This collection includes books on:
- starting a business
- forming Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs)
- navigating patents, copyrights, and trademarks
- drafting consultant and independent contractor agreements
- creating business plans
- managing accounting
- utilizing social media
- effective sales and marketing strategies
- and much more
As part of our Business Resource Center, we offer:
- Reference and research assistance
- Free workshops and training sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Resource guides
- Technology and digital services
- Online databases
- Business Book Lists and Recommendations
Need help finding the right information? For questions, please contact our Business Librarian, Jennifer McArdle.
Jennifer McArdle
Business Librarian
jmcardle@novilibrary.org
(248) 869-7239
LinkedIn Learning for Business Resources
Enhance your professional skills and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment with LinkedIn Learning, available for free to all Novi Public Library cardholders. This powerful online platform offers a vast library of high-quality courses designed to help you develop essential business skills, prepare for certifications, and engage in continuous professional development.
Key Features of LinkedIn Learning:
- Diverse Course Offerings: Explore a wide array of topics, including project management, marketing strategies, financial analysis, sales techniques, and more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a manager, or seeking to improve your skills, you'll find valuable resources tailored to your needs.
- Certification Preparation: Access specialized training and practice exams for various professional certifications, including project management (PMP), IT (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA), and software proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office).
- Expert Instruction: Learn from industry experts and thought leaders through engaging video tutorials and practical exercises. Each course is designed to provide actionable insights and applicable skills that you can use immediately in your career.
- Flexible Learning: Enjoy the freedom to learn at your own pace, on your schedule. With courses available on-demand, you can start and stop as needed, making it easy to fit learning into your busy life.
To get started with LinkedIn Learning, visit novilibrary.org/linkedinlearning. Simply enter your library card and pin number to start. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in your professional journey!
Business Book Lists and Recommendations
- Accounting and Finance
- Corporate Histories and Memoirs
- Customer Services and Engagement
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Leadership
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Side Hustles and the Gig Economy
- Starting a Business
- Women in Businesses
What the Library Can Offer Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Library Card for Businesses
- Available for Novi residents, business owners, business managers, and members of the Novi Chamber of Commerce.
- Reference and Research Assistance
- Answering business-related reference questions.
- Assisting with market research and competitive analysis.
- Providing guidance on locating and using business databases and resources.
- Workshops and Training Sessions
- Conducting workshops on topics such as business planning, marketing strategies, financial literacy, and more.
- Offering training sessions on how to use business databases and tools effectively.
- Business Information Services
- Providing access to business books, databases, magazines, newspapers, e-journals, and e-books.
- Databases include LinkedIn Learning, AtoZDatabases, Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA), and Demographics Now: Business & People.
- Magazines and newspapers including Barron’s, Crain’s Detroit Business, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and more.
- Networking and Collaboration
- Hosting networking events for local entrepreneurs and business owners.
- Facilitating partnerships with local business organizations and chambers of commerce.
- Resource Guides and Pathfinders
- Creating and maintaining resource guides on various business topics.
- Developing pathfinders to help users navigate complex business research topics.
- Support for Startups and Small Businesses
- Offering resources and support for startup ventures.
- Providing access to information on local and state regulations, permits, and licenses.
- Technology and Digital Services
- Offering access to business software and technology, such as financial modeling tools, marketing analytics software, etc.
- Providing assistance with digital marketing tools and strategies.
- Access to our iCube Makerspace, including a 3D scanner, 3D printer, sublimation printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and more. Ideal for prototyping and promotional items. Some equipment requires an appointment with trained staff.
- Space for Meetings and Work
- Providing study rooms and study spaces for business-related activities.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the entire building. Low-cost printing and copying.
- Meeting room rentals available, including technology-equipped spaces for presentations and workshops. Rooms with capacity up to 200 people. Starting at $10/hour.