Articles & Databases
The Library subscribes to databases that contain articles and reseach materials that would not otherwise be available to local Internet users. All databases may be accessed inside the Library; most may be accessed from home using your library card and PIN. Please see notes for each database.

Associations Unlimited (In-Library use only)
Associations Unlimited (Access from home or work; Belvedere & Tiburon residents only)
Information on associations and nonprofit organizations. Maintained by the Gale Group.

Hoovers Online
(Some features will only work in the Library)
Comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence.

Rand California Statistics Database
(This link for In-Library use only)
Rand California Statistics Database
(Remote access requires MARINet library card)
California and U.S. statistics and public policy resources covering business, health, education, government, crime, and population.

Pro & Con Online (In-Library use only)
Searchable archives of Congressional Digest, Supreme Court Debates, and International Debates.

Reference USA (In-Library use only)
Reference USA (Access from home or work; Belvedere & Tiburon residents only)
Directory information on U.S. businesses and residences.

West's Encyclopedia of American Law
(In-Library use only)
West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Access from home or work; Belvedere & Tiburon residents only)
Current information on more than 5,000 legal topics, including biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Access is via the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click on "Show All" to see available titles.

Web Sites
The following resources are available to anyone with access to the Internet. If some cases, you may need to create a free account for full access.

Better Business Bureau
Search for a company or a charity, file a complaint, find consumer guidelines and advice, get information on identity theft and many other consumer topics.

Business.com
Comprehensive searchable directory of companies, products, services, and business information.

California Law
Searchable database consisting of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the state constitution, and statutes.

FindLaw
Multifaceted legal reference tool for citizens, professionals, and students.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Search
Search the 1987 version SIC manual by keyword; useful for advanced searches of Reference USA.

Thomas Register
Find US and Canadian manufacturers, view company catalogs, search by product or service. Free registration required.

Tiburon Municipal Code
The complete text of Tiburon's code, can be browsed by title or searched by keyword.

United States Code
Search by keyword or using advanced options.

More Business Web Links
The Library's collection of links to business sources on the Web.

More Law Web Links
The Library's collection of links to legal resources on the Web.