A key mission of the , and a core area of 黑料网鈥檚 Top Tier 2.0 strategic plan, is to stimulate the economic development of Southern Nevada. To help meet this mission, the Libraries has developed targeted outreach to support business leaders and entrepreneurs on campus and in the community.
鈥淎s the only research library in Southern Nevada, we offer free information resources and research assistance services to local businesses and business owners,鈥 says , 黑料网鈥檚 business librarian. 鈥淲e can help local startup businesses who need market research information to create a business plan, or local businesses that need market research information to expand their business domestically and internationally.鈥
For the past 17 years, Griffis has been supporting the Southern Nevada business community through his work at the Libraries. Based in Lied Library, Griffis serves as the liaison to the students and faculty in the Lee Business School and provides outreach services to community and business professionals across the region.
鈥淚 have always been interested in how markets and economies work; especially in how businesses are created,鈥 says Griffis, 鈥淚 majored in business as an undergraduate student, and it is exciting working with students and faculty along with local businesses.鈥
Griffis helped establish partnerships with the 黑料网 Office of Economic Development and the Nevada Small Business Development Center to expand services outside of the Libraries. He also worked with the Las Vegas Chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives, StartupNV, and Manufacture Nevada to further expand 黑料网鈥檚 research into the community.
Here are several business services offered by the Libraries.
黑料网 Patent & Trademark Resources Center Powered by Switch
A partnership between Switch, the 黑料网 Libraries and the Wiener-Rogers Law Library, the assists local businesses in exploring their intellectual property options. Officially designated as a U.S. Patent & Trademark Center, the 黑料网 center provides consultations, educational workshops, one-on-one training, and other resources related to intellectual property.
Specialized research assistance
While Griffis specializes in business, he is a member of a who provide subject expertise on topics ranging from urban affairs and the hospitality industry to education and humanities. Our librarians are available for in-depth research consultations either in person or virtually and .
Access to online databases
黑料网 students, faculty, and staff have access to through the 黑料网 Libraries, including . Community members can access databases by visiting Lied Library and using any of the guest computers available on the first floor or by using the service available on the 黑料网 campus.
Wall Street Journal & New York Times access
Through a program sponsored by the Provost鈥檚 office, 黑料网 students, faculty and staff have free access to the online. This newest service compliments the existing , sponsored by the Libraries and the Weiner-Rogers Law Library, which provides similar free online access to the Times via your ACE Account.
Workshops on demand
Have a special interest or looking for a more in-depth presentation on a particular resource or service? Griffis can tailor workshops to meet the research needs of participants. These workshops can help you learn how to identify, access, evaluate and make effective use of business resources in various formats. Contact for additional information or to schedule a session.
