Library

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center library specializes in the commercial, educational and economic aspects of biotechnology.

Our resources include :

The five-person library staff can access scientific articles and more than 700 databases through commercial vendors.

Databases Available

Publically available databases include information about drug development, scientific articles, company information, sales data, deal information and much more. Market research reports are also available in print in the library from two publishers.

Contract Services

The research librarians regularly work with small startup companies and consultants to provide:

Market Research Industry Trends
Patents Epidemiological Data
Competitors Product Pipelines
Licensing Deals Royalties
Business News Literature Searches

Library staff are trained in biotechnology and life sciences reference and business research. There is an $80 per hour research fee for North Carolina clients ($105 per hour out-of-state). Pharmaceutical product development and patent information can sometimes involve additional costs. Cost estimates can be provided in advance, and non-disclosure agreements can be signed as necessary.