Resources

In the Business and IP Centre you can find a range of resources and information to help you start and run your business. This includes the Economist, Investors Chronicle and the Financial Times, and publications on topics from startsups to dealing with HR issues. There are copies of the British Library’s Industry Information Guides and factsheets from the Intellectual Property Office.

The Business and IP Centre also offers a range of FREE online resources to support businesses. Some of the resources can be accessed from home or from the work place with your library card and others are available through public computers in Exeter Library.

COBRA (Complete Online Business Reference Adviser)

COBRA is an online business information resource that contains over a thousand small business factsheets, guides and sector-specific reports. Available from any Libraries Unlimited library and to registered library members at home. Access COBRA here>

FabLab Devon

Situated in both Exeter Library and Barnstaple Library, FabLab Devon is an open-source, not-for-profit, community resource for digital making and prototyping with the following machines: 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC milling machine, vinyl cutter, digital embroidery machine, hot press, dye sublimation and A1 printer. Visit the website for information about access and activities.

Exeter Library

Exeter Library offers free desk space, free wifi and a cafe .

There are two meeting rooms and a rondel in Exeter Library which can be booked. The meeting rooms range in size with capacity for 6 to 80 people, with catering available on request.

To see a full list of events that are taking place at Exeter Library, please visit their Events page.

Barnstaple Library

Here you can access pcs, scanners and printers, free wifi and desk space.

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