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The Aurora Public Library District provides access to many valuable resources to help you with your business information needs. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the library can connect you to the resources that can guide you to entrepreneurial success.
Schedule an appointment with our business librarian to get personalized one-on-one business research assistance including tutorials using our online business resources. Appointments can be virtual, over the phone, or in-person at the Santori Library. To set up an appointment, complete the form or call 630-264-4117.
If you own a business or run an organization in Aurora, we have a card for you! Register for an APLD library account to reserve meeting spaces, connect to our subscription-based online business resources, use our computer and technology services, and access digital content, including ebooks, magazines, and newspapers.
Fill out a brief online application form to get started, and we will contact you to complete the registration process.
Ideal for small business owners and entrepreneurs to do market research to grow their businesses. Search a directory of 30 million U.S. business and executive listings to find business profiles. Find sales leads and marketing prospects and create mailing lists for business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
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Provides a wide selection of Illinois legal forms including real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant, and many more. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
Find grants for small businesses, for-profit organizations, corporations and LLc, grants for small business startup and growth including government, state, local federal, and foundation grant funding.
Choose from thousands of courses taught by industry experts to learn technology, creative, and business skills. Covers a variety of subjects, including writing business plans, marketing, sales, web development, work productivity software, and more. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
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Offers real-time data and investment analysis on stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), company profiles and analyst reports, investor newsletters, and portfolio and investment planning tools. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
Access Chicagoland's public records. Find information about local new home sales, new business licenses, incorporations, real estate transactions, and foreclosures. Sort by name, city, zip code, and more. Search the Check Illinois database to perform background checks. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
A complete online investment research system that comprises all the financial information and analytical tools needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio. In-library use only.
The Job Search Feature of AtoZ Databases offers job searching in coordination with Indeed.com. Email positions directly to yourself. The feature also provides access to career resources such as resume templates, skills assessments, interviewing skills trainings and more. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
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Provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to getting a job. Get resume assistance, live interview preparation, live coaching, and more. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
LearningExpress Library has courses, tutorials, and information about different career pathways. This is also a great place to study for job placement exams including nursing, real estate, and cosmotology, college entrance exams, and high school equivalency tests! Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
The Library's LinkedIn Learning Library (LLL) membership offers customers unlimited access to a library of over 100,000 high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials as part of over 2,000 courses taught by recognized industry experts. Remote access available with your Aurora Public Library District library card and 4-digit PIN.
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Need a place to collaborate or concentrate? Small group study rooms are available for use at all library locations. APLD cardholders can make a reservation up to 48 hours in advance online or by calling 630-264-4117. Non-library cardholders are welcome to use an unreserved study room on a first-come, first-served basis. Each individual or small group has a maximum of one 2-hour appointment per day.
Businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations can submit applications to reserve a meeting room for use at all library locations. Room size, capacity, and audio-visual equipment and resources for rooms varies by room and library location. Reservations may be made up to 60 days in advance.
Review the meeting room policy for eligibility and room use guidelines here.
The Aurora Public Library maintains virtual meeting room space through Zoom for public use when not needed for library meetings or events. Review the meeting room policy for eligibility and room use guidelines here.
Wi-Fi Access Connect your device to a secure network.
Network name: Aurora Public Library
Password: yourlibrary
Network: APLDExterior
Password: yourlibrary
Public Computers Need to use a computer? Computer sessions are unlimited in length at all locations. Non-resident cardholders can obtain guest passes at the Digital Services Desk. Visit our Public Computer & Services page for more information.
Printers & Copiers We offer black & white and color printing from our public computers and through our wireless printing service.
Send print jobs from your smartphone, laptop, or tablet in the library or remotely using your Wi-Fi connected home computer or mobile device to one of our library printers. Print jobs will remain in the queues for a maximum of 2 hours. All unclaimed print jobs will be deleted after that time. Learn more about wireless printing here.
Scanning and Faxing Scan documents and photos to email, USB, a smartphone, or cloud storage (Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox.) Scanning and faxing services are available at no cost.
Available for Checkout: Chromebooks & Hotspots You can check out a chromebook to use in the library for two hour increments or outside the library for one week. Hotspots are also available at the library for 24/7 internet access from anywhere! Hotspots may be checked out with a valid Aurora Public Library card for 1 week and are not eligible for renewal.
Learn more about lending guidelines here.
Create a prototype, design eye-catching promotional materials, print posters, banners, and vinyl decal stickers, or just express your creativity! Learn all the different ways we can help your small business in the Aurora Public Library District Makerspace!
Learn more about our Makerspace services and equipment here. The Makerspace at the Santori Library is available for use by appointment.
