Business, Jobs & Careers

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Find a wealth of information covering general reference, business, health, education, science, multicultural issues, and more! Almost 2,000 magazines are available for your research. Read full-text, peer-reviewed articles. Updated daily. 1965-present.

Extra! Extra! Find top stories, research your family tree, and uncover history since 1978 with Newsbank Online. Access local, national, and international newspapers, including the Canton Repository, USA Today, The Associated Press, The Akron Beacon Journal, and CBS News. The database, updated daily, includes major broadcast transcripts, the National Archives, TV news stories, as well as cover-to-cover, full-text stories.

If you’re looking for a job or looking to hire, Ohio Means Jobs is an excellent tool. Job seekers can post resumes, search for opportunities, and learn career skills. Employers, meanwhile, can search for top talent. Even students can find part-time jobs, apprenticeships, and internships.

Wondering about business investment in your community? Why are grocery stores popping up in a certain region? What types of businesses are trending? Find your answers searching regional business publications. Full text. Updated daily. 1985-present.

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Interested in exploring a trade or switching jobs? Search full-text articles from trade and industry related journals and magazines. Learn the latest news about the field. Full text. Peer reviewed. 1985-present.