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Directories in Print lists approximately 16,000 active rosters, guides and other print and nonprint address lists published in the U.S. and worldwide. Purchase information is given for each directory.
Selected Directories
These print reference directories are available in our various community libraries. Click on the link to locate the owning library.
Thomas Food & Beverage Market Place
Three volumes provide comprehensive coverage of the food and beverage industry. Use it to find products and services.- Dun's Regional Business Directory, San Francisco
This three volume set arranges companies in 14 counties counties alphabetically, geographically and by industry. - Rich's Everyday Sales Prospecting Directory, Contra Costa
This directory lists Contra Costa county companies alphabetically, by product and by zip code. It includes a list of the top 500 companies. Sports Market Place
This is a Who, What, When, Where for the Sports Industry.- Advertising Red Books: Agencies
A directory of advertising agencies - Bacon's Radio Directory
Lists radio networks with program contacts. - Bacon's TV/Cable Directory
Lists TV/Cable networks and stations with program contacts. - Advertising Red Books: Advertisers
Lists over 25,000 companies in the United States and Canada that place national or regional advertisements. - AV Market Place
Covers 6,500 companies that create, apply, or distribute AV equipment and services for business, education, science, and government. - Brands and Their Companies
This is a guide to product trade names, brands and product names with addresses of their manufacturers and distributors. - Rich's Bioscience Directory: Southern California
Covers the biotechnological, biomedical engineering, genetic engineering, medical instruments & apparatus, and pharmaceutical industries in Southern Calif. - Rich's Bioscience Directory: Northern California
Covers the biotechnological, biomedical engineering, genetic engineering, medical instruments & apparatus, and pharmaceutical industries in Northern Calif. - Book of Lists - San Francisco
Compiled from the weekly San Francisco Business Times, the San Francisco Book of Lists ranks 2,000 companies in 151 categories contains the names of 2,344 key executives. The 2009 edition now includes companies in the East Bay.
Directory Information
The Contra Costa County Library has useful print and online directories. Directories may also be found on the web. This page will help you locate the directory you need.
Contra Costa Library Databases
You need a library card to use these resources. Contra Costa County residents who need a library card can apply online now and start using these resources immediately.
- ReferenceUSA

Contains 8 separate searchable databases such as U.S. Businesses, New Businesses, U.S. Residential households. - Business & Company Resource Center

You may search for a specific company or search for companies in a city and state. - Encyclopedia of Associations

Now in the Gale Directory Library database. Search all three directories - national, international or regional or a specific directory using "Advanced Search". It includes the National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations.
U.S. Directories
These internet sites provide searchable directories. Registration may be required.
- Advertising Agencies
- Black's Guide
- Contra Costa County Ficticious Business Name Search
- California Business Portal
- ThomasNet
- Blue Book of Building and Construction
- Sweet's Online: Building Product Information
- A.M. Best Company
- American Association of Advertising Agencies
- O'Dwyer's Public Relations Firms
- Reel Directory
- Used Equipment Dealers Network
- D&B Small Business Solutions
- Registered Identification Number Database
- US PIC Codes
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce -Accredited Chambers
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