Company Research

Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)
Business and residential directory listings. Search companies by types, size and location and find company profiles.

Mergent Online 
In-depth business and financial information for public U.S. and international companies, including company histories, financial data, annual reports, current news and more.

Mergent Archives 
Access a vast archive of corporate and industry related documents.

Mergent Intellect 
Research public and private company data plus access residential, consumer and demographic information. 

Standard & Poor's Net Advantage 
Offers access to stock reports, company reports, industry surveys, and fund reports, with features and commentary from Standard & Poor’s. 

ThomasNet 
Search industrial companies by name, product, or service.

Industry Information

Mergent Intellect 
Research public and private company data plus access residential, consumer and demographic information. 

Mergent Key Business Ratios 
Examine industry benchmarks for public and private companies.

Standard & Poor's Net Advantage 
Offers access to stock reports, company reports, industry surveys, and fund reports, with features and commentary from Standard & Poor’s. 

Business News & Research

Business Source Complete 
A scholarly business database, providing bibliographic and full text content, some journals are indexed as far back as 1886.

Kansas City Business Journal 
The online version with breaking news and popular news stories from the print.

Kansas City Star Image Edition 
Flip through recent editions of the Kansas City Star online with full-color photos. Most useful for browsing today's issue or looking for a recent article. July 2024: New editions of the paper are currently delayed due to a NewsBank technical issue

Regional Business News 
Coverage of more than regional business publications covering metropolitan and rural areas.

Small Business Reference Center 
Business basics, start-up kits, business plans and industry information.

Wall Street Journal 
Full-text online from the world's leading financial newspaper.

Investing

Financial Ratings Series 
Provides independent ratings and financial planning tools for investment, banking and insurance options.

Morningstar Investing Center 
Comprehensive online investing database. Provides independent opinion and data on stocks and mutual funds as well as other screening tools.

Value Line 
Comprehensive source of information and advice on stocks, industries, the stock market and the economy. 

Forms

LawDepot 
Customizable legal documents with step-by-step guidance. Now available through the Libby app. Learn more.