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Virtual Research Guide: Resources in this research guide include databases, digital reference books, and Internet sites covering the subjects of business, economics, finance, investments, entrepreneurship, and careers. The materials included in this guide would be generally classified in the 330s and the 650s of the Dewey Decimal System.
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FEATURED DATABASES
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Morningstar Library Edition: An investing resource from Morningstar, a highly respected national financial and investing publisher. Provides detailed financial information on all stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and American Stock Exchange as well as thousands of mutual funds. Also, provides tools for the evaluation of investments and investment portfolios. (in-Library use only) |
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ReferenceUSA: A comprehensive directory containing addresses, telephone numbers, and other information for more than 12 million U.S. businesses. Searchable by geographic location, business type, yellow pages heading, SIC code, size, and more. Visit the Great Internet Links page for links to free online telephone directories. |
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Business Index ASAP: Contains articles from academic and business journals covering the period from 1980 to the present. Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators, and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide. |
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General Business File ASAP: Contains reports and articles about business, industry, management, economics, and politics in full-text format. Many articles also contain images. |
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Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage: Offers independent professional analysis and ratings for over 10,000 publicly traded companies, 7,500 corporate bonds, and over 14,000 mutual funds. Standard & Poor's, an established leader in providing financial and market data for U.S. firms, provides descriptions of company business, stock performance, and ten years of share, income and balance sheet data. NetAdvantage is a one-stop resource for basic investment and company information. (in-Library use only) |
DIGITAL REFERENCE BOOKS
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Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 2nd ed.. Burton Kaliski, Ed. 2nd ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. 791 pp. 2 vols. Designed for the nonspecialist, the Encyclopedia of Business and Finance is a two-volume complete reference covering five general areas: finance and banking; accounting; marketing; management; and information systems. Drawing on practical professional expertise as well as that of noted scholars, the contributors include executives, government administrators and scholars from leading business programs from around the United States. |
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Encyclopedia of Management. Marilyn Helms, D.B.A., Ed. 5th ed. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 1004 pp. The Encyclopedia of Management covers over 300 topics in management theories and applications, written by academics and business professionals who have first hand knowledge of the particular topic or essay they are contributing. Topics include: aggregate planning, benchmarking, logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance measurement, productivity measures, supply chain management, and much more. |
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Encyclopedia of Small Business. Kevin Hillstrom and Laurie Collier Hillstrom, Eds. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 1212 pp. 2 vols. Designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Contains 600 detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, and human resource issues. |
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Business Leader Profiles for Students. Sheila Dow, Ed. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 1473 pp. 2 vols. Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to business and industry. Profiles range from 1,250 to 2,500 words in length. |
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Business Plans Handbook. Kristin Kahrs, Ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2005. A collection of actual business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses throughout North America. Each volume presents approximately 25 sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries--only company names and addresses have been changed. Includes a sample business plan template and two fictional plans, a glossary of small business terms, and a directory section containing various listings of interest to entrepreneurs and consultants specializing in small business advice and planning. |
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Career Information Center. Mary Bonk, Ed. 9th ed. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. 13 vols. The Career Information Center provides information every job seeker should have. Updated with a full volume devoted to computer careers, the first 12 volumes each focus on a different career area, and contain over 700 job profiles. Each profile includes a job summary chart, a job description, and up-to-date salary information. The 13th volume contains the index, as well as essays on different aspects of employment. |
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Encyclopedia of Global Industries. 4th ed. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2007. 1200 pp. Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research. |
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Gale E-Commerce Sourcebook. Deborah J. Baker, Ed. Detroit: Gale, 2003. 970 pp. 2 vols. Combines a variety of information, including how-to topics in e-commerce and directory listings of companies, services, associations, and government agencies related to e-commerce, to provide the most relevant information and resources. Organized into three sections: how-to topics, directory information, and a listing of the top 250 e-commerce companies worldwide. Also includes rankings by revenue and number of employees for the e-commerce companies listed. |
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Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce. Jane A. Malonis, Ed. Detroit: Gale, 2002. 863 pp. 2 vols. Provides access to the world of Internet commerce and addresses the concerns of those who want to join the ranks of the Internet business community. Presents answers to common questions about website development, financing, advertising, and more. Features 470 essays covering 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. |
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Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History. Thomas Carson and Mary Bonk, Eds. Detroit: Gale, 2000. 1250 pp. 2 vols. Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers' behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more. |
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International Directory of Business Biographies. Neil Schlager, Ed. Detroit: St. James Press, 2005. 1893 pp. 4 vols. Examines the career paths, business achievements, leadership styles, business strategies and industry impact of Fortune 500 and Global 500 corporate leaders, as well as entrepreneurs and other notable businesspeople through in-depth biographical narratives. For business and trade audiences. |
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Encyclopedia of Global Industries. 4th ed. Detroit: Thomson Gale, 2007. 1200 pp. Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research. |
SELECTED INTERNET SITES
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