Resources online

Best databases

• Encyclopedia of Small Business
  Part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library which has electronic versions of more than 100 reference books. For access: Type in all 14 digits of your Champaign library card number. (No card? Use this at the library.)

Best web links

• Small Business Administration – interviewing, writing job descriptions, immigration and more
• State of Illinois Business Portal – employee training, tax credits and rules for the workplace
• Hiring requirements – general information from the NY Public Library‘s Business Resource Center

Resources at the library

Check the catalog
Search the catalog under Any Keyword or Subject Keyword . Try a general search, such as staffing.

Browse the shelves at these Dewey (shelf) numbers

• 650s – hiring, firing, grievances, employee handbooks, employee rewards