Business Databases -- Research Services and Reference Books
(see also
Company Information and
Business--Directories)
[Business]
[Biography]
[Company Information]
[Consumer & Market Research]
[E-Business]
[Ethics]
[Finance & Investing]
[Industries]
[Information Management]
[International]
[Management]
[Small Business & Entrepreneurship]
[Indexes]
[Also of Interest]
- Business--General:
- Business
Source Premier (Ebsco)
 
- Provides full text for nearly 8,350 scholarly business
journals and other scholarly business publications, including
more than 350 dating as far back as 1922.
Offers information in nearly every area of business including management,
economics, finance, accounting, international business, and more.
Also includes other sources of full text information such as SWOT analyses, country economic reports
from the EIU, Datamonitor, Global Insight, ICON Group, and CountryWatch, as well as detailed
company profiles for the world's 10,000 largest companies.
Updated daily.
- The
Conference Board (Conference Board)
- This is a searchable database of full-text research reports on the latest issues in
business management and U.S. and global economics. Economics material includes economic
indicators and analysis and forecasts of regional, national, and international economic conditions
Full-text coverage from 1995 to date.
- The
Conference Board Business & Economics Portfolio (Conference Board)
- Provides historical economic data from the indicators: Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) -
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence - The Conference Board Leading
Economic Index (LEI) - and The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) -
as well as the Total Economy Database macroeconomic time series on global output and
productivity for over 100 countries. Includes: recorded webcasts - Executive Action reports -
the Economics Watch suite of nine economic analyses and data sets - research reports on
the latest issues in business management and US and global economics - and issues of
Straighttalk that provide analysis and forecasts of US and international economic conditions.
- ebrary (ebrary)
- Currently
offers over 25,000 full-text books, sheet music titles, maps, reports, and other authoritative documents from more
than 180 leading academic, trade, and professional publishers. The collections are particularly strong in
business, economics, education, computers, technology, science, medicine, history,
language, literature, humanities, politics, and social sciences. Publishers include The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Random House, Penguin Classics, Taylor
& Francis, Yale University Press, John Wiley & Sons, Greenwood, and more
(more information).
- Encyclopedia
of Business and Finance (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- More than three hundred entries present a wealth of information
about the major functional areas of business including accounting, economics,
finance, information systems, law, management, and marketing. Strong emphasis
is given to careers, ethics, government legislation, and organizations
in the field of business.
- NBER
Working Papers
- National Bureau of Economic Research scholars
initially report their findings in scientific papers aimed at
other professional economists. Nearly 500 NBER Working Papers
are published each year, and many subsequently appear in scholarly
journals. The full-text of Working Papers published from November
1994 to the present can be searched, viewed, and downloaded.
Online statistical data is also available at the NBER site.
- Business Biography:
(see also: Biography)
- Business
Leader Profiles for Students (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to
business and industry. Profiles range from 1,250 to 2,500 words in length.
- International
Directory of Business Biographies (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Features in-depth biographical narratives on more than 600 notable
businesspeople. Covers the career paths, business achievements, leadership styles,
business strategies, and impact of Fortune 500 and Global 500 corporate leaders
and entrepreneurs.
- Consumer and Market Research:
- Business
Rankings Annual (Gale Directory Library) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides "top ten" rankings of companies, products, services,
and business-related activities compiled from a variety of published sources.
- SRDS:
Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS)
- SRDS provides valuable market information and advertising rates for more than
100,000 U.S. and international print, broadcast, and leading-edge digital and tablet media
properties to enable media planners, buyers, and brand marketers to identify where they
want to advertise and to find outlets that will reach their target audiences. Each entry contains:
editorial profile, publisher's positioning statement, representatives, commission, cash discount,
advertising rates, general requirements, closing dates, circulation, featured marketing opportunities,
and more. Subscription includes: Business Media Advertising Source -
Consumer Media Advertising Source - Direct Marketing List Source - Newspaper Advertising Source -
TV and Cable Source - Local Market Audience Analyst - Radio Advertising Source -
Out-of-Home Advertising Source - Interactive Advertising Source - Print Media Production Source -
International Media Guide: Business: The Americas -
International Media Guide: Business: Asia-Pacific/Middle East/Africa - International Media Guide: Business: Europe -
International Media Guide: Consumer Worldwide - International Media Guide: Newspapers Worldwide -
and SRDS Tablet Media Library.
- Who's
Buying Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on drinks by demographics
such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin,
region of residence, and education. Also presents who-are-the-best-customers analyses of the
data, showing the demographics of spending at a glance.
- Who's
Buying Apparel (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on getting dressed by demographics
such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin,
region of residence, and education. Also presents who-are-the-best-customers analyses of
the data, showing the demographics of spending at a glance.
- Who's
Buying at Restaurants and Carry-Outs (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on eating out by the demographics
such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin,
region of residence, and education. Also presents who-are-the-best-customers analyses of
the data, showing the demographics of spending at a glance.
- Who's
Buying by Age (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides weekly and quarterly spending data on what households buy,
how much they spend, and how often they buy certain items. Also examines average
spending in 2000 and 2005 for the seven age groups ranging from under age 25 to
age 75 or older.
- Who's
Buying by Race and Hispanic Origin (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Presents detailed spending data by race and Hispanic origin on hundreds
of products and services in major categories ranging from apparel to transportation.
- Who's
Buying Entertainment (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on amusing themselves
by the following demographics: age, income, high-income households, household
type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. Examines products
and services such as sports and photographic equipment, sound components and TVs,
videogames, movie and theater tickets, and much more.
- Who's
Buying Executive Summary of Household Spending (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Presents a broad overview of household spending in the year 2005
and is designed to give researchers insights into consumer spending patterns and
how those patterns differ based on various demographic characteristics.
- Who's
Buying for Pets (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on pets by the demographics
that count: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic
origin, region of residence, and education. Provides data on who's buying pet food,
supplies and medicine, veterinary services, etc.
- Who's
Buying for Travel (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on getting out of town by
demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type,
race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. Products and services
examined include airline and ship fares, lodging on trips, food and alcohol purchased
on trips, auto rentals on trips, luggage, recreational expenses while on trips, etc.
- Who's
Buying Groceries (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on food at grocery and convenience
stores by demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type,
race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education.
- Who's
Buying Health Care (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend out-of-pocket on their health by
demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race
and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. Products and services examined
include health insurance, medical services, drugs, and medical supplies.
- Who's
Buying Household Furnishings, Services, and Supplies (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on their homes by demographics
such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic
origin, region of residence, and education. Provides data on who's buying furniture,
floor coverings, household textiles, appliances, day care, lawn care services, postage, etc.
- Who's
Buying Information and Consumer Electronics (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on information and consumer
electronics by the demographics that count: age, income, high-income households,
household type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education.
- Who's
Buying Transportation (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Examines how much Americans spend on getting around town by
demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type,
race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. Items examined in this
report fall within the categories of vehicle purchases (new and used cars and trucks, etc.),
gasoline and motor oil, other vehicle expenses (insurance, finance charges, maintenance
and repairs, etc.), and public transportation in home city.
- E-Business:
- Gale
E-Commerce Sourcebook (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Practical information for entrepreneurs and researchers, organized into
three sections: how-to topics that serve as a guide through the workings of e-commerce,
providing answers to the major questions about the launching, development, growth, and
maintenance of an e-commerce enterprise; directory listings of companies, services,
associations, and government agencies related to e-commerce; and a listing of the top
250 e-commerce companies worldwide, including rankings by revenue and number of employees.
- Gale
Encyclopedia of E-Commerce (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Features 470 essays covering the world of Internet
commerce and presents answers to common questions about website
development, financing, advertising, and more. Includes topics and terms,
profiles of the top e-commerce companies,
biographies of e-commerce innovators, and coverage of events and
legislation related to e-commerce.
- Ethics:
(See also: Philosophy - Ethics)
- Dealing
with an International Clientele: Communications, Diplomacy and Etiquette (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Designed for information professionals, this book sets out how to provide an effective
library service to patrons from different countries and ethnic backgrounds, and covers communications
with patrons whose mother tongue is not English, as well as the differences in cultural etiquette.
- Encyclopedia
of White-Collar and Corporate Crime (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers the history and business forces of white-collar and
corporate crime, from mercantilism to globalization, both in the
United States and internationally.
- Ethical
and Socially Responsible Investment: A Reference Guide for Researchers (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Annotated bibliography of 500 information sources that discuss
ethical issues that can relate to business: the environment, human rights, working
conditions, animal welfare, arms issues, food safety, sexual exploitation, health
& safety, and tobacco. Includes a chapter that describes sources on socially
responsible investment (SRI) and a selected list of ethical and SRI investment funds
available on the UK and US markets.
- Finance and Investing:
(for financial information about individual companies, see: Company Information)
- Encyclopedia
of Business and Finance (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- More than three hundred entries present a wealth of information
about the major functional areas of business including accounting, economics,
finance, information systems, law, management, and marketing. Strong emphasis
is given to careers, ethics, government legislation, and organizations
in the field of business.
- Ethical
and Socially Responsible Investment: A Reference Guide for Researchers (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Annotated bibliography of 500 information sources that discuss
ethical issues that can relate to business: the environment, human rights, working
conditions, animal welfare, arms issues, food safety, sexual exploitation, health
& safety, and tobacco. Includes a chapter that describes sources on socially
responsible investment (SRI) and a selected list of ethical and SRI investment funds
available on the UK and US markets.
- Industries:
(for financial information about individual industries, see also: Company Information)
- Comparative
Guide to American Hospitals - 2nd ed. (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides a snapshot profile of each of the nation's hospitals, comparing them by 24
measures of quality in the treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical procedures,
and pregnancy care.
- Contemporary
Fashion (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers individual designers, fashion houses, and many facets
of the fashion world throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Encyclopedia
of American Industries (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Business reference encyclopedia providing detailed, comprehensive
information on over 1000 manufacturing, service, and various non-manufacturing
industries in every realm of American business. For each, it presents an industry
snapshot, organization & structure, background & development, current
conditions, industry leaders, workforce, global marketplace, research &
technology, and bibliography.
- Encyclopedia
of Public Relations (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Explores the evolution of the public relations field, with examples
from history describing events, changing practices, and the key figures who developed
and expanded the profession.
- Encyclopedia
of Virtual Communities and Technologies (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts and realities in the field of
virtual communities and technologies, presenting an in-depth analysis of the conceptual and
technical impacts of virtual environments in our global village. Includes definitions of over
830 terms and an extensive bibliography.
- International
Directory of Company Histories (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Over 100 volumes detail the historical development of over 10,000 of the
world's most important companies - those that have achieved a minimum of $25
million in annual sales and are leading influences in their industries or geographical
locations - including public, private, nonprofit, and state-owned companies, as well as
wholly owned subsidiaries and divisions if they are large enough to meet these
requirements for inclusion. Entries generally contain company perspectives, mission,
goals, ideals, key dates, milestones in the company's history, subsidiaries, divisions,
operating units, competitors, number of employees, sales figures, stock exchanges,
NAICS codes, contact information, bibliography, and more. Indexed by company name,
industry, and geographic region. (Make sure that the "all volumes in this
edition" button is selected to search through all volumes.)
- SRDS:
Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS)
- SRDS provides valuable market information and advertising rates for more than
100,000 U.S. and international print, broadcast, and leading-edge digital and tablet media
properties to enable media planners, buyers, and brand marketers to identify where they
want to advertise and to find outlets that will reach their target audiences. Each entry contains:
editorial profile, publisher's positioning statement, representatives, commission, cash discount,
advertising rates, general requirements, closing dates, circulation, featured marketing opportunities,
and more. Subscription includes: Business Media Advertising Source -
Consumer Media Advertising Source - Direct Marketing List Source - Newspaper Advertising Source -
TV and Cable Source - Local Market Audience Analyst - Radio Advertising Source -
Out-of-Home Advertising Source - Interactive Advertising Source - Print Media Production Source -
International Media Guide: Business: The Americas -
International Media Guide: Business: Asia-Pacific/Middle East/Africa - International Media Guide: Business: Europe -
International Media Guide: Consumer Worldwide - International Media Guide: Newspapers Worldwide -
and SRDS Tablet Media Library.
- Standard
& Poor's NetAdvantage (S&P)
- Source of in-depth industry information: Stock Reports provide detailed company analysis
and stock pricing data back to 1984 - Industry Surveys with an archive of prior surveys going
back to 1999 - Trends & Projections report on macroeconomic indicators and forecasts -
IPC Notes with economic and market observations/projections for the U.S., Europe, Asia,
and globally - Equities, bonds, and mutual funds reports, rankings, and analyses - Credit ratings
analyzes the credit risk of issuers and individual debt issues - Articles on sector news and current
issues along with links to trade journals, associations, organizations, and regulatory agencies -
downloadable spreadsheets for industries, stocks, funds, bonds, and company comparisons
with data that includes ratio, income, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation, and more -
a How to Analyze section that walks the user through the factors that
professional analysts examine.
- World
Press Encyclopedia (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Describes the press and electronic media systems of over 200 countries,
including the overview & background, economic framework, general characteristics,
number & type of media, press laws, censorship issues, state-press relations,
education & training in journalism, and more.
- Information Management:
(see also: Library and Information Science)
- Beyond
Degrees: Professional Learning for Knowledge Services (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers continuing professional development and lifelong learning in the
information services environment to provide guidelines for conceptualizing, designing, and
measuring successful programs for professional learning, staff development, and professional
growth in an organization.
- Business
Information Handbook (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Describes the major sources of business information for information
specialists and researchers. Also discusses the role of business information in the business
process as well as the recent changes brought about in sources and delivery by the new
web-based technologies. Includes case studies from business information specialists that
provide practical insights into the use of business information.
- Communicating
Knowledge: Publishing in the 21st Century (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Corporate
Memory: Records and Information Management in the Knowledge Age (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Encyclopedia
of Virtual Communities and Technologies (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts and realities in the field of
virtual communities and technologies, presenting an in-depth analysis of the conceptual and
technical impacts of virtual environments in our global village. Includes definitions of over
830 terms and an extensive bibliography.
- Work
Culture Transformation: Straw to Gold - The Modern Hero's Journey (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- International Business:
(see also: the International Business page)
- Dealing
with an International Clientele: Communications, Diplomacy and Etiquette (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Designed for information professionals, this book sets out how to provide an effective
library service to patrons from different countries and ethnic backgrounds, and covers communications
with patrons whose mother tongue is not English, as well as the differences in cultural etiquette.
- Management:
- Beyond
Degrees: Professional Learning for Knowledge Services (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers continuing professional development and lifelong learning in the
information services environment to provide guidelines for conceptualizing, designing, and
measuring successful programs for professional learning, staff development, and professional
growth in an organization.
- The
Conference Board (Conference Board)
- This is a searchable database of full-text research reports on the latest issues in
business management and U.S. and global economics. Economics material includes economic
indicators and analysis and forecasts of regional, national, and international economic conditions
Full-text coverage from 1995 to date.
- The
Conference Board Business & Economics Portfolio (Conference Board)
- Provides historical economic data from the indicators: Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) -
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence - The Conference Board Leading
Economic Index (LEI) - and The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) -
as well as the Total Economy Database macroeconomic time series on global output and
productivity for over 100 countries. Includes: recorded webcasts - Executive Action reports -
the Economics Watch suite of nine economic analyses and data sets - research reports on
the latest issues in business management and US and global economics - and issues of
Straighttalk that provide analysis and forecasts of US and international economic conditions.
- Encyclopedia
of Management (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Covers 350 topics in management theories and applications, written by
academics and business professionals, including aggregate planning, benchmarking,
logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance
measurement, productivity measures, supply chain management, and much more.
- Practical
Guide to Finance and Budgeting Skills for Nurse Managers (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- A comprehensive guide specifically designed to help new managers develop a
departmental budget. Offers updated tips and tools that breakdown the financial
side of healthcare.
- Work
Culture Transformation: Straw to Gold - The Modern Hero's Journey (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship:
- Business Plans Handbook (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- vol.01,
vol.02,
vol.03,
vol.04,
vol.05,
vol.06,
vol.07,
vol.08,
vol.09,
vol.10,
vol.11,
vol.12,
vol.13,
vol.14,
vol.15.
A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking
funding for small businesses in the manufacturing,
retail, and service industries. Includes sample business plan templates, fictional plans,
glossaries of small business terms, bibliographies, and directories of consultants and
other resources.
- Encyclopedia
of Small Business, 3rd ed. (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides 600 detailed articles
and overviews with how-to information that entrepreneurs and small business owners
can apply to their own business, meeting all their key
information needs in financing, financial planning, business plan
creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, and
human resource issues.
(The 2nd
edition is also still available.)
- How
to Market Your Business: A practical guide to advertising, PR, selling, and direct and online marketing (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Offers advice on constructing profitable marketing strategies for
businesses. Covers topics such as advertising, promotion, selling techniques,
product launches, exports, innovation and the Internet.
- How
to Prepare a Business Plan (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Explains the process of preparing a business plan, and includes
guidance on: producing cash flow forecasts and sample business plans; expanding a
business; planning the borrowing; and monitoring business progress.
- Practical
Guide to Finance and Budgeting Skills for Nurse Managers (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- A comprehensive guide specifically designed to help new managers develop a
departmental budget. Offers updated tips and tools that breakdown the financial
side of healthcare.
- Indexes to Research:
(see also: Business--Articles)
- LIUCat
on the Web:
- The online public access catalog of Long Island University's
six campuses. This can be searched from any computer. No password is needed.
- Also of Interest:
- Gale
Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Comprehensive coverage of American economic history from the
Paleolithic age to the present with an emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries and the rise of the United States as an industrial power including era
overviews, movements, industry profiles, inventors, unionizers, robber barons,
reformers, politicians, manufacturers, successful women, minority leaders,
and more, as well as the histories of the Native Americans, Aztec, Maya, and Inca.
Database descriptions are adapted from each database's website.
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Electronic Library) is a statewide virtual library provided free to
the public by the New York State Library.
It is currently a pilot project funded through a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
grant to the NY State Library by the Federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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