Updates for Our International Business Guides
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
In our current effort to update and migrate our guides, several of them with an international focus have been updated.
Posted in: Business, Business Reference Guides
Archive: 2020 (59 Posts)
Exit Strategies: How to Exit Your Small Business
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
The unpredictable nature of this pandemic economy means that some exit options like selling at a profit or merging a company are not feasible. While having an exit plan can seem pessimistic, it can be helpful to consider options.
Posted in: Business, Business Reference Guides
Stuck on You: National Chemistry Week 2020
Posted by: Nate Smith
"Sticking with Chemistry" is the theme for National Chemistry Week 2020 and as you may be able to guess, the focus is on adhesives.
Posted in: Chemistry, Inventions, Science
Honoring African American Contributions: African American Cowboys on the Western Frontier
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Cowboys Bose Ikard, Bill Pickett, and Ned Huddleston are part of the history of The West.
Posted in: African American History, Business
National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the Library of Congress
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This year National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted in: Business, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History
More Than Just a Map
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Not long ago, the Geography & Map Division tweeted this business map of Bristol, Bordentown, Burlington, and Mount Holly in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. Naturally, the business librarian in me perked up, because it is a great example of how maps and company information can come together. When doing historical research on a local business, …
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor
Black Beauty: a Brief History of the African American Beauty Industry
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
African Americans history is full of business pioneers and the beauty product industry is no exception. From the more well-know Madam C. J. Walker to modern day mogul Rihanna.
Posted in: African American History, Biography, Business
Join Us at Our “Science and Business” Booth at the 2020 National Book Festival
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
Do you want to learn more about the Library's science and business collections and services? Please join us in our virtual booth "Collections: Science, Technology, and Business" at the 2020 Library of Congress National Book Festival, September 25-27.
Posted in: ST&B Division
Science & Business at the 2020 Virtual National Book Festival
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
There are a few events like author talks and Q&As that those interested in business and science topics might be interested in at the virtual 2020 National Book Festival on September 25-27.