JJ Hill Online research

The James J. Hill Reference Library’s online research tools HillSearch Membership Designed for  SBDC Counselors and individuals involved in small businesses. HillSearch membership includes online database access along with free online classes, video and print tutorials, and assistance from Hill Library Business Information Specialists via phone, email and online chat. Annual membership: $550 upfront 12 payments of $59.95 per year


Online Access to the James J. Hill Reference Library

Conduct business research via James J. Hill Reference Library membership programs and online resources.

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Hill Library Professional Services

Professional Research Services - HillResearch


When you lack the resources or the time to research your business questions, hire a Librarian to do research for you. Rely on the business information experts at HillResearch.

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Hill Library Online Resources

Biz Info Library


The Biz Info Library (BIL) is a collaboration between the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Edward Lowe Foundation, and the James J. Hill Reference Library to create an online library offering the world's best information on starting and growing a business. BIL provides users instant access to relevant, credible, and objective information authored and vetted by the world's top business information experts.

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Publications and Guides


Created by Hill Library Business Information Specialists to facilitate your searches, these free research guides, tools, and indexes enable you to access the Hill Library's vast resources quickly and easily.

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Best of the Business Web


Featuring sites selected and reviewed by expert Hill Business Information Specialists, this service takes the guesswork out of finding business information.

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