Industry and Government               

A research guide: books, articles, data, & web sites                 

                                                                                                           

 

Finding Books

 

 

·          How to Find Books in the ODU Library:  Search in the ODU Library Catalog. 

 

·          How to Find Books in Other OhioLINK Libraries: 
Search in the
OhioLINK Library Catalog, or start your search in the ODU Library Catalog and then click on the OhioLINK button at the top of the results screen to search statewide.

 

·          To Help You Search in the Catalogs:
Guides and video tutorials are available online from the library’s Research Help page or in print by the library Reference Desk on the top floor of Spangler.

 

 

Reference Books—A Selection

 

Reference books provide a good starting point for your research. Reference items are located in the Library’s Reference collection, behind the Reference Desk on the top floor of Spangler.

 

Almanacs

·          Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios.  R 338.0973 A62b, 2008

·          Plunkett’s E-Commerce and Internet Business Almanac 2001-2002.  R 658.84 P741e, 2001
This and other Plunkett resources are also available full text online via Business Source Premier.

·          Whitaker’s Almanac. 2005 R 310 W577 2005

 

Bibliographies and Guides to Researching for Industry and Government Information 

·          Business Information:  How to Find It, How to Use It.  R 650.072 L412b, 1987

·          Business Information Resources.  R 016.65 D598b, 1995

·          The Core Business Web: A Guide to Information Resources. R 025.0665 C8125b

·          International Business Information: How to Find it, How to Use it.  R  016.33 P146i 

·          Introduction to Online Competitive Intelligence Research. R 658.472 V659i

·          Introduction to Online Market and Industry Research. R 658.830 I893o

·          Introduction to United States Government Information Sources.  R 015.73 M838i, 1999

·          Local and Regional Government Information: How to Find It, How to Use It.

      R 015.73 L7863r, 2005

·          Research Guide to U.S. and International Interest Groups. R 322.43 R3113g, 2005 

·          World Directory of Business Information Web Sites.  R 025.0633 W92711d

 

Dictionaries

·          Dictionary of E-Business.  R 658.84 B659d, 2000 

·          Dictionary of International Business Terms.  R 338.8803 C1709d, 2000 

·          Encyclopedia of Management.  R 658.003 E56, 2000

·          Financial Lexicon: A Compendium of Financial Definitions, Acronyms and Colloquialisms. R 32.03 B2262f, 2005

 

Directories

·          Columbus Business First: Book of Lists. R 338.74 B6442l, 2004

·          Direct Marketing Market Place: The Networking Source of the Direct Marketing Industry. 
R  658.8 D6281m 

·          Directory of Business Information Resources.   R 016.65 D598b, 2005

·          Dun & Bradstreet/Gale Group Industry Handbook.  R 338.0973 D91 5 vols.

·          Federal Regulatory Directory: The Essential Guide to the History, Organization, and impact of U.S. Federal Regulation. R 353 C749f, 13th ed.

·          International Directory of Company Histories.  R 338.7409 I61.  30+ volumes.

·          National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States 2007.

R 061.3 N21392 2007

·          Ohio Business Directory 2008. R 658.8 O32b, 2008 vols. 1-2

·          Ohio Manufacturers Directory.  R  338.47 O37  2003 

·          Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives. R 332.67 S785r, 2004. 

·          The United States Government Internet Manual 2004—2005. R 351.025 U371s

·          The United States Government Manual 2005-2006. R 353 U57, 2006-2007

·          Ward’s Business Directory of U.S. Private & Public Companies. R 338.74 W216b, 2008 vols. 1-8

 

Encyclopedias and Handbooks

·          Economic Indicators Handbook: Time Series, Conversions, Documentation.  R  330.973 E745i 

·          Encyclopedia of American Industries.  R 338.0973 E193a, 5th Ed. 2 vols.

·          Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources. R 016.33 E193b

·          Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries.  R 338.0973 E194e  2001 

·          Encyclopedia of Global Industries.  R 338.005 E195g  1999

·          Federal Regulatory Directory.  R  353C749f 2003

·          Guide to Congress.  R   328.73 G9414c, 2000 2 vols.

·          International Encyclopedia of Business and Management.  R 650.03 I851e 8 vols.

·          International Handbook of Electronic Commerce.  R  658.8002 I61217h 

·          Introduction to United States Government Information Sources.  R  015.73 M813i, 1999 

·          NAICS Desk Reference.  R 338 N1431d, 2000

·          Nations of the World: A Political, Economic & Business Handbook. R 310 N2139w

·          North American Industry Classification System: United States. R  338 N864a, 2002  v.1 

 

Industry Data

·          Annual Statement Studies: Financial Ratio Benchmarks 2005-2006. R 338 R529m, 2005-2006

·          Manufacturing and Distribution U.S.A.: Industry Analyses, Statistics, and Leading Companies.  R 338.0973 M3197d, 2003 3 vols.

·          Market Share Reporter: An Annual Compilation of Reported Market Share Data on Companies, Products and Services. R 338.74 M3413s, 2006 2 vols.

·          Mergent Industrial Manual.  R 338.74 M542i, 2005 2 vols.

·          Public Records Online: The National Guide to Private and Government Online Sources of Public Records. R 352.387 P9607r, 2006

·          Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys.  R 332.67 S785.  Multiple vols.

·          U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook ‘99.  R 338.0973 U58I, 1999

 

Statistical Sources

·          Business Statistics of the United States: Patterns of Economic Change.

R 330.021 B9648s, 2005

·          Business Statistics on the Web. R 025.046 B4549s

·          The Global Competitiveness Report 2006—2007. R 338.604 G5103c, 2006—2007

·          International Finance Statistics. R 332.0212 I852f, 2005

·          International Finance Statistics: Country Notes. R 332.0212 I852f, suppl., 2005

·          State of the World 2006. R 338.9 B898s, 2006

·          State Rankings 2007: A Statistical View of the 50 United States. R 317.3 S2943r, 2007

·          Statistical Abstract of the United States.  R 317.3  U58Cs

·          Statistics Sources. R 317.3 S2974s, 2008 vols. 1-2

·          2004 World Development Indicators. R 330.905 W8934d

 

Reference Resources Online

 

ODU Library Quick Reference

Searchable full-text dictionaries, online government information, and statistics are available via the ODU Library’s Quick Reference page. To access from the Library homepage: Click on Quick Reference.

 

eBooks

 

NetLibrary

Full-text ebook database. Search among 15,000 ebooks from multiple disciplines, including books on industry, regulation, and more. Search by keyword, title, or author.  
To access from the Library homepage: Click on
Books, and then select NetLibrary.

 

 

Finding Articles

 

 

·          Use an online research database to find articles in scholarly journals, general magazines, and newspapers.

·          To access the databases below, from the Library’s Articles in Databases page, select the Business—Industry Information category, or choose from the A-Z index near the top of the page.

·          To Help You Search in the Databases:
Guides and video tutorials are available online from the library’s Research Help page or in print
by the library Reference Desk on the
top floor of Spangler. If you need additional assistance,
ask a librarian.

 

 

Recommended Databases

 

America’s Newspapers (current, 1991- )
Encompasses news articles covering social, economic, environmental, government, sports, the arts, people, health and science issues and events from U.S. regional and national newspapers.

 

Business and Company Resource Center
Assembles company and industry news and information.  Features company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.

 

Business Source Complete
Provides access to articles in scholarly business journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes financial data, SWOT analyses, company profiles, and case studies;
investment research, industry, market research, and country reports; and more.

 

Electronic Journal Center
Presents over 4300 research journals, covering numerous subject areas, including business, economics, and finance.

 

FRANCIS (international humanities and social sciences)
Citations only.  Cites multilingual, multidisciplinary information in the humanities, social sciences, and economics.  Updated monthly.

 

LexisNexis Academic

Offers news, business, legal, medical, and reference information.  Covers newspapers, magazines, wire services, court opinions, statutes, federal regulations, and SEC filings Updated daily.

 

PAIS International
Summarizes literature of public affairs, such as important political, economic, and social issues.  Contains references to journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, gray literature, research and conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material, and more.  Updated monthly.

 

Regional Business News

Provides newswires, with information on business, political, economic and other international news events. Contains the most recent 30 days of information from each of these wire sources.

 

Vocational and Career Collection
Offers coverage to 350 trade and industry related periodicals, including Advertising Age, Hotel and Motel Management, Restaurant Business, and American Machinist.  Articles on interviewing, resumes, compensation are also provided.

 

 

Finding Periodicals in this Library

 

Listed below are some industry and government periodicals available in the ODU Library.


·    American Demographics

·    Business Horizons

·    Business Week

·    Economic Indicators

·    Economist

·    Forbes

·    Fortune

·    Harvard Business Review

·    Inc.

·    Industrial Marketing Management

·    The Kiplinger Letter

·    Monthly Labor Review

·    Wall Street Journal

·    Yale Journal on Regulation


 

 

How Do You Find Out if a Periodical Exists in this Library?

 

·          Use the ODU Library Catalog to search for the title of the journal or newspaper you’re trying to locate in print in the ODU Library.  Choose a TITLE search and type in the title of the journal/newspaper you desire.

 

The library's journals and magazines are located:
 
(1) In print in the Periodicals section on the top floor, arranged alphabetically by title
(2) Back issues in print (usually prior to 1960) in the Back Issues Room on the bottom floor
(3) In microfilm in cabinets behind the Periodicals section
 
A microfilm reader/printer (with free printing!) is also available on the top floor.
For more information, see the ODU Library Microfilm/Reader page at:
http://www.ohiodominican.edu/library/tour/microfilm/default.asp

 

·          If you are looking for a specific article in a periodical, be sure to match issue number and YEAR/MONTH of the article to the information listed in our library catalog to make sure we have the specific issue of the journal/magazine you need.

 

 

 

 

 

·          Use these research databases to find company and industry reports, rankings, legal materials, and
related information.

 

·          To access the databases below, click on Articles in Databases from the left-side menu of the ODU Library homepage. Then select the subject area that best fits your search topic.

 

 

Business and Company Resource Center
Assembles detailed company and industry news and information.  Features company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.

 

GPO Monthly Catalog
 Comprises U.S. government documents, incorporating Congressional reports, hearings, debates and records; judiciary materials; and documents issued by executive departments. Updated monthly.

 

Hoover's Online

Amasses company, industry, and market intelligence information on public and private companies worldwide.  Updated continuously.

 

LexisNexis Academic

Offers news, business, legal, medical, and reference information.  Covers newspapers, magazines, wire services, federal and state court opinions, federal and state statutes, federal regulations, and SEC filings Updated daily.

 

Mergent Online

Provides business information, including financial reports, company news and securities data. Contains company data and annual reports for both U.S. and international companies. U.S. exchanges only—no private companies. U.S. company data includes SEC filings.

 

Standard & Poor's Net Advantage

Gives quick location of investment and market information by accessing the data contained in up to
13 influential Standard & Poor's publications, including Standard & Poor’s Industry Surveys. Updated continuously.

 

STAT-USA

Data & Full Text. Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce delivers vital economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government. The State of the Nation section covers the U.S. domestic economy. The GLOBUS and NTDB section covers trade and

international issues.

 

 

Finding Web Sites

 

 

A portal to Internet search engines and directories is available on the ODU Library’s Internet Search page.

 

In addition, listed below are web sites that may be of particular use to you in your information search.

 

Minimum recommended criteria for evaluating websites:    

·          Accuracy of the information

·          Authority of the person or group responsible for the information

·          When the information was created and last updated

For more information, view Evaluating Internet Sources & Search Tools on the Internet Search page.

 

 

Web Sites—A Selection

 

Industry Information                                                                                                                        

Associations and Organizations

·       American Society of Association Executives http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/public_home/0,3083,,00.html

·       World Chambers of Commerce http://www.worldchambers.com

 

Guides and Portals

·       Cass Information Systems Industry Links  http://www.cassinfo.com/industrylinks.html

·       IndustryLink  http://www.industrylink.com

·       Market Research, Industry Research, Business Research: How to Learn About an Industry
or a Specific Company
http://www.virtualpet.com/industry/howto/search.htm

 
Ohio Industry

·          Office of Strategic Research  http://www.odod.state.oh.us/osr/data.htm

·          State of Ohio Home Page http://www.state.oh.us

 

Periodicals Online

·          American Demographics  http://www.demographics.com

·          Barron's Online  http://www.barrons.com

·          Business Week  http://www.businessweek.com

·          Capital Growth Interactive  http://www.capitalgrowth.com/

·          Compensation and Working Conditions Online  http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc

·          The Economist  http://www.economist.com/index.html

·          Financial Times  http://www.ft.com

·          Forbes Magazine  http://www.forbes.com

·          Fortune  http://cgi.pathfinder.com/fortune

·          Inc. Magazine  http://www.inc.com

·          Industrial Distribution  http://www.manufacturing.net

·          Industry Week  http://www.industryweek.com

·          Kiplinger’s Online  http://www.kiplinger.com

·          Monthly Labor Review  http://Stat.bls.gov/opub/mlr/mlrhome.htm

·          Mergent Industrial Manual and News Reports  http://www.mergent.com/publish/news_reports.asp

·          Newspapers – USA and Worldwide, from Refdesk.com http://www.refdesk.com/paper.html

·          Research Magazine  http://www.researchmag.com

 

Supplementary Resources

·       Bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/news/index.html

·       Brint.com  http://www.brint.com

·       CEO Express: Industry Verticals http://www.ceoexpress.com/asp/sitemapd.asp?action=industries

·       CommerceNet  http://www.commerce.net

·       Financial Data Finder  http://fisher.osu.edu/fin/osudata.htm

·       IMarket Inc.  http://www.imarketinc.com

·       North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html

·       Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System Search http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html

·       Wall Street Research Net  http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/

 

Government Information                                                                                              

Guides and Portals

·                      Federal Web Locator, The Center for Information Law and Policy  http://www.lib.auburn.edu/madd/docs/fedloc.html

·          FedWorld  http://www.fedworld.gov

·          FirstGov http://www.firstgov.gov

·                      Government Info (Denison University’s Doane Library)  http://www.denison.edu/library/gov_web/index.html

·          Thomas: U.S. Congress Legislation on the Web  http://thomas.loc.gov

·                      Yahoo Government Locator  http://dir.yahoo.com/government

 

Sites of Government Agencies and Publications

·          AFL-CIO  http://www.aflcio.org

·          Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. http://www.federalreserve.gov

·          Business Advisor  http://www.business.gov

·          EDGAR SEC Filings  http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/srch-edgar

·          Federal Trade Commission (FTC)  http://www.ftc.gov

·          IRS: The Digital Daily  http://www.irs.ustreas.gov

·          Trade and Economy: Data and Analysis  http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea

·          U.S. Business Advisor  http://www.business.gov/

·          U.S. Chief Financial Officers Council http://cfoc.gov

·          U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  http://www.sec.gov

 

Statistical & Demographic Information                                                                                                 

·                      FedStats  http://www.fedstats.gov

·                      U.S. Census Bureau  http://www.census.gov

·                      U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis  http://www.bea.gov/

·                      U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  http://stats.bls.gov

 

 

 

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