Library Resources

The COBSC Library Resources are a collection of print resources that can assist entrepreneurs with their business information needs.  These resources compliment a number of online and print resources available at each Regional Access Program office.

Access our Library Resources by visiting a Regional Access Program Office near you.

Check the  Regional Access Program Location Index or call 1-800-567-2345  to find a location near you.

For more detailed information on these Library Resources, please read below:

Available Library Books

Where to Access the Resources

You can visit any Regional Access Program office to access these resources in-person and use them on site.

Check the  Regional Access Program Location Index or call 1-800-567-2345  to find a location near you.

The Canada Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) provides Regional Access Partner sites across Ontario with the following collection of library books to help entrepreneurs meet their information needs:

Library Books available at Regional Access Partner libraries:

Starting a Business
Building a Dream: A Canadian Guide to Starting Your Own Business
Start and Run a Bed and Breakfast
Start and Run a Coffee Bar
Start and Run a Consulting Business
Start and Run a Home Daycare
Start and Run a Profitable Catering Business
Start and Run a Profitable Gift Basket Business
Start and Run a Profitable Restaurant
Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business
Start and Run a Profitable Student-Run Business
Start and Run a Profitable Tour Guiding Business

Business Planning
Business Plans Handbook, Volumes 1-4
Preparing a Successful Business Plan

Sales and Marketing
Getting Publicity
Market Your Product
Market Your Service
Pure Selling

Market Research
FP Markets: Canadian Demographics
Market Research Handbook
Market Research Made Easy
Spending Patterns in Canada

Company Contacts
Canadian Trade Index
Frasers Canadian Trade Directory
Ontario Business-to-Business Sales & Marketing Directory

Association Contacts
Associations Canada
Canadian Almanac & Directory

The COBSC works in partnership with local business organizations throughout Ontario.  Staff at these Regional Access Sites can help guide you through appropriate library resources. To locate a site near you, check the  Regional Access Program Location Index or call 1-800-567-2345 .

Secondary Information Resources and Copyright

To offer this service, the COBSC provides these library resources that are secondary to those developed and maintained at the COBSC.  We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information from sources that we do not maintain ourselves.  However, these secondary sources are purchased from established and reputable publishers, and we therefore feel comfortable that the information is as up-to-date and accurate as possible.  Due to copyright restrictions, any copy of information you may make from these library resources is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study.  Any other use may require the authorization of the copyright owner.