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The Sciences and Business department is located on the second floor of the Mississauga
Central Library and offers an extensive collection in a variety of subject areas, including
social sciences, religion, science and technology, mathematics, business, law, government
documents, Canadian citizenship, immigration, and career planning.
The collection comprises a variety of formats: books, periodicals, and electronic resources.
Our knowledgeable staff is available to assist you. Library Location and
Hours.
Mississauga Business
Directory
An ideal source for products and services in Mississauga. The Mississauga Business Directory
lists information on over 10,000 companies that occupy premises in the City of
Mississauga.
Company profile listings include:
- Company name
- Parent Company name (where applicable)
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Range of employees at this location
- Website address (where applicable)
- Business description
- North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS)
Newcomers
Settling in a new country is exciting and rewarding; it can also be challenging. The Sciences
and Business Department’s Newcomers Centre offers many resources for newcomers and the
Library is a great place to start.
Career Centre
The Library offers extensive information on occupations, educational planning, career planning,
training and job search strategies. Staff are available in person, by phone or via e-mail to
answer the informational requests of employers, employment seekers, career changers and
students.
Small
Business
Books and magazines on small business and entrepreneurship topics, as well as directories and
electronic resources are all available in the Sciences and Business Department. Popular topics
include starting a business, law & legislation, writing a business plan, and business
marketing. Customers can also conduct research on specific companies, or compile lists of
companies in a specific industry. Resources for the
Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner
Consumer Health Information
The Consumer Health Collection includes books, reference sources, magazines, pamphlets, and
electronic resources which have been selected to assist customers in achieving free and easy
access to health and medical information. Consumer Health
Resources
Examination Proctoring
The Sciences and Business Department offers proctoring services for customers needing to write
exams for distance education courses, online courses, or professional certifications. There is
a charge of $25.00 (+HST) per exam. Please contact the Sciences and Business Department for
more details.
eResources available at Mississauga Central Library
only
O'Brien's
Encyclopedia of Forms
The O'Brien's database provides on-line access to the most comprehensive collection of Canadian
legal forms. The database provides information about contracts and allows the user to print
forms covering all areas of business and law, including commercial and corporate law; mortgages
and leases; wills, trusts and family law; labour relations and employment; the Ontario court;
plus the ever-expanding realm of computers and information technology.
OECD Economic Surveys
Each online issue of the OECD Economic Survey covers a particular country, providing a
comprehensive analysis of developments in the subject country, along with individual chapters
covering key economic challenges being faced and recommendations for dealing with the
challenges. This subscription website is available for use, through special login, in the
Central Library Sciences and Business Department. The electronic publication is available in
French or English.
Contact
Sciences and Business Department
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
905-615-3500
sciencesbusiness.library@mississauga.ca
 Manager:
Amanda French
Sciences & Business Department
Central Library, 2nd Floor
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y3
Phone: 905-615-3200 x3585
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