Since 1921, The James J. Hill Library, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, houses a world-class collection of practical business information resources and is considered one of the most comprehensive business libraries in the country. It was founded by one of the nation's true business pioneers, James J. Hill, who used relevant and credible information to build an empire and live his business dreams.

• Has a unique mission to make available a wide range of business information resources to all communities.

• Specializes in serving the information needs of small business, but also serves a broad community of users including educators, students, entrepreneurs, consultants, government employees, journalists, and other non-profit organizations.

• Offers robust membership programs for any kind of business; from B2B companies with a sophisticated need for market intelligence to all companies with a need for information resources and tools designed to save time, money, and help improve your bottom line. Memberships start at just $7.95 per month.

• Offers professional, fee-based research services via HillResearch

• Offers the world's best collection of practical articles related to every stage of business via the Biz Info Library.

• Provides online programs that help businesses learn how to do business with the Hispanic community; about the practical aspects of business ethics; and the “business of volunteerism.”

• Creates custom online business information centers via it's BizToolkit for Organization program. Sites are custom-branded portals for companies, educational institutions, and organizations looking to serve a small business customer.

• Provides training, educational programs and seminar series to companies and communities around the globe and in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, information programs to assist FastTrac participants nationwide.

• Offers nationwide and international world-class business seminars and keynote presentations on topics related to successful sales, business planning, information searching, leadership and more.

• Offers a unique historical space for business meetings, receptions, and other events.

• Is funded through a combination of an endowment, membership fees, donations, and other revenues.

• Boasts a 96% patron satisfaction rate.

• Download the James J. Hill Reference Library Annual Report

Take a virtual tour of the Hill Library and make sure to visit all of the Hill Library's online programs to help you get the information you need to fulfill your business dreams.

We welcome your visit to the James J. Hill Reference Library and if you have any questions or would like additional information on our services, please contact info@jjhill.org or call 651-265-5500.