Want to start a business? Need help with your existing business?
Schedule a Business Reference consultation today!
Consult with a Business Reference Librarian to connect to information, resources, and organizations that will support you and your business.
Business Reference Services
Get connected to resources that can help you get started making your business ideas a reality.
Connect with a mentor.
Find books or other resources on writing a business plan.
Research your competition (company research).
Research your industry.
Access resources to learn a new skill or train and develop your staff.
Enhance your marketing efforts.
Network with local organizations, groups, and agencies that support entrepreneurs.
Conduct demographic research and more!
E-mail reference@npl.org to ask your business reference questions or set up a 30-minute in-person or virtual consultation with a Business Reference Librarian. You may also call the Main Library’s Reference Desk at 973.733.7779 and ask for Anne.
Did you know that the Newark Public Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)?
E-mail reference@npl.org to ask your patent and trademark questions or set up a 30-minute in-person or virtual consultation with NPL’s PTRC Representative Librarian. You may also call the Main Library’s Reference Desk at 973.733.7779 and ask for Keegan.
Patent & Trademark Resource Center
NPL’s PTRC Representative librarian can:
Provide access to resources such as Patent Public Search and TESS, Trademark Electronic Search System.
Direct you to information and explain the application process and fee schedule.
Demonstrate how to use search tools to conduct a patent or trademark search.
Show you a directory of local patent attorneys who are licensed to practice before the USPTO.
Let you know about programs and classes on Intellectual Property.
Offer assistance on how to do historical research on patents and trademarks.
Help you find assignee information.
And much more!