Library Hours
The library is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Walk-ins are welcome anytime, or contact a librarian to schedule an appointment or make a research request. Or call us at 919-549-8880.
Consortium Products
The library offers a number of products, including the ScienceDirect literature database, to small North Carolina companies through a consortium deal with publisher Elsevier.
The library is also offering remote access to Business Insights' market research reports. Companies with 20 employees or less are eligible. Click here for more details.
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.