Business Research Guide

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Table of Contents:
Subject-Specific Databases
Related Databases
Reference Sources
Internet Resources and Websites
Journals, Magazines, Newspapers
Print Resources
Government Resources
Professional Associations
Statistics
Business Data Sources
Economic and Business Data Sources
Videos

Subject-Specific Databases Icon Legend | Top Core databases for finding articles in this subject area. Business and Company ASAP Citations and select full text articles from business journals, newspapers, and trade publications. Includes a directory of company profiles.

Business Insights: Essentials A fully integrated business resource bringing together news articles, company profiles, industry overviews, brand and product information, business rankings, and investment reports. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.

Business Source Complete Full text journals in all fields of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics. Covers major titles such as Harvard Business Review, Industrial & Labor Relations Review, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of Marketing Research. Also includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.

Regional Business News Provides full text coverage for regional business publications, including 75 business journals, newspapers, and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.

SAGE Premier Full Text Collections Over 600 full text journals from SAGE Publications in all areas. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students spanning a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. Click here for title list

ValueLine Investment Survey A comprehensive source of information and advice on approximately 1,700 stocks in 98 industries, the stock market, and the economy (does not cover mutual funds and options). Search for stock reports by company name or ticker symbol. Search by industry name to find reports on all companies within a sector or view a report on a particular industry. NOTE: This resource can only be accessed by a limited number of simultaneous users. If you are unable to connect, please try again in 10-15 minutes. If problem persists, contact the Reference Desk at 718.982.4010.

Wall Street Journal [Proquest] The financial newspaper of record offering in-depth coverage of national and international business, finance, and economic news. Full text is available for all issues published since 1984. Issues from 1889 to 2007 are available on microfilm.

Related Databases Icon Legend | Top Related databases for finding articles in this subject area. Academic Search Complete Large multidisciplinary database providing abstracts and select full text of scholarly and popular publications in a wide variety of subject disciplines, including art, literature, education, history, sociology, science, and engineering. Because of its broad subject and full text coverage, Academic Search Complete is a good starting point for research on virtually any topic. Click here for a search tutorial.

Access World News Full text access to approximately 3,000 global news sources, including newspapers, broadcast transcripts, newswires, news blogs, Web-only content and video. This database is especially strong in local and international news, including over 50 New York news sources and over 1,300 overseas sources. Coverage varies by title. [CSI]

Applied Science and Technology Full Text Subjects Covered: Acoustics, Aeronautics, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Sciences, Automatic Control, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication & Information Technology, Computer Databases & Software, Construction, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Engineering & Biomedical Materials, Energy Resources & Research, Environmental Engineering, Fire & Fire Prevention, Food & Food Industry, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Machinery, Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Neural Networks, Nuclear Engineering, Oceanography, Optical & Neural Computing, Petroleum & Gas, Physics, Plastics, Robotics, Solid State Technology, Space Science, Textile Industry & Fabrics, Transportation, Waste Management, Other Industrial & Mechanical Arts.

Applied Science and Technology Index Retrospective Subjects Covered: Acoustics, Aeronautics, Applied Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Automatic Control, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication & Information Technology, Construction, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Engineering & Biomedical Materials, Energy Resources & Research, Environmental Engineering, Fire & Fire Prevention, Food & Food Industry, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Machinery, Marine Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Oceanography, Petroleum & Gas, Physics, Plastics, Solid State Technology, Space Science, Textile Industry & Fabrics, Transportation, Waste Management.

Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities Part of the Web of Science, Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities provides citations to papers and proceedings of social science and humanities conferences from 1990 to present.

Country Studies Descriptions and analyses of the social, economic, political, and military systems of countries throughout the world.

CQ Researcher Full text reports written by seasoned journalists about current social, political, and economic issues. Includes topics in health, education, international affairs, public policy, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each report includes a concise overview of an issue, historical background, opposing arguments, statistics and polls, and suggestions for further reading. Great place to begin research on current affairs issues.

EconLit Citations and abstracts of literature in economics. Includes coverage of major journals as well as books, book reviews, conference papers, dissertations, and working papers.

Gale Infotrac Newstand InfoTrac Newsstand is an innovative Web-based full-text newspaper database which allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, newspaper section or other assigned fields. Finally, a one-stop source for the day's news and searchable archives. You can customize your online newspaper database features including search options. With InfoTrac Newsstand, you can search a collection of thousands of national, international, state and local newspapers, then select your own screen appearance, search options and results format. Click for Publication List.

Gale Virtual Reference Library Digital reference collection containing over 400 full text encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, and specialized reference books. Search all titles or browse titles by subject. Click on the "Title LIst" for contents. Title List

GARTNER Provides research and analysis of the global information technology industry, covering current and emerging IT issues, trends, companies and products. To access GARTNER, login to the CUNY Portal and click on the link for GARTNER. For more information, click here.

JSTOR Full text access to complete back runs of scholarly journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Coverage for most journals does not include the last 3-5 years. Users can search across the entire database or limit their search to journals in specific subject disciplines. Click here for a search tutorial.

LexisNexis Academic Full text access to a wide range of news, business, and legal information. News resources include major U.S. and world newspapers and magazines, TV and radio transcripts, newswires, and blogs. Business resources include industry and market news, company profiles and SEC filings, and country profiles and business conditions. Legal resources include law reviews and journals, U.S. case law, codes and statutes.

LLMC Digital Law Library Digital collection of legal and government documents from the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government. Also includes some state law as well as foreign and international materials.

New York State Newspapers Full text of select New York state newspapers, including the New York Post (from 2000), New York Observer (from 1999), Albany Times (from 1986), and Buffalo News (from 1996). Coverage dates vary by publication.

New York Times Historical (Proquest) Full text of the New York Times from 1851 to 2007. Recent issues available thru Lexis-Nexis. Additional holdings.

New York Times Online The website offers free access only to subscribers. For complete full text options, see New York Times Historical (1851-2005) or Lexis-Nexis (1980-present). Additional holdings.

Occupational Outlook Handbook Career information handbook describing the activities, working conditions, educational requirements, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. Print edition located in Reference [Call Number: HF5382.5.U5O3].

Social Science Citation Index Part of the Web of Science, Social Science Citation Index provides citations to journal articles in the social sciences, including anthropology, education, history, library science, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women's studies.

Reference Sources Icon Legend | Top Encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other reference works available in print or online. Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising Encyclopedia on the history and practice of advertising offering essays on specific advertisers, brands, and campaigns; practical and theoretical aspects of advertising; and relevant social, cultural, and historical issues. Location: Reference Call number: HF5803.A38 2003

Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios Location: Reference Call number: HF5681.R25 T68

Bond's Franchise Guide Location: Reference Call number: HF5429.3 .B6 2006

Bulls, Bears, Boom, and Bust: A Historical Encyclopedia of American Business Concepts Location: Reference Call number: HF3201 .D59 2007

Business and Technical Communication: an Annotated Guide to Sources, Skills, and Samples Location: Reference Call number: Z7164 .C81 B9275 2005

Business Plans Handbook HD 62.7 .B865 2001

Business: the Ultimate Resource Location: Reference Call number: HD38.15 .B878 2002

Encyclopedia of American Business Location: Reference Call number: HF 1001 .E463 2004

Encyclopedia of Business Location: Reference Call number: HF1001 .E466 1995

Encyclopedia of Business and Finance HF 1001 .E467 2007, 2 vols.

Encyclopedia of Business and Finance (2007) Location: Reference Call number: HF1001 .E466 2007

Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources Location: Reference Call number: HF5351 .E53

Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries Location: Reference Call number: HD2324 .E528 2007

Ethics Location: Reference Call number: BJ 63 .E54 2005, 3 vols.

Financial Lexicon: A Compendium of Financial Definitions, Acronyms, and Colloquialisms Location: Reference Call Number: HG151 .B2697 2005

Gale Virtual Reference Library Digital reference collection containing over 400 full text encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, and specialized reference books. Search all titles or browse titles by subject. Click on the "Title LIst" for contents. Title List

Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods for International Business Location: Reference Call number: HD2755.5 .H3718 2004

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics HD 8051 .A63 2007 Reference, 1st floor

Historical Encyclopedia of American Labor HD 8066 .H57 2004, 2 vols.

Hoover's Handbook of American Business Location: Reference Call number: HG4057 .A28617

Hoover's Handbook of World Business Location: Reference Call number: HG4009 .H66

North American Industry Classification System Location: Reference Call number: HF1042 .N67

Occupational Outlook Handbook (print) Locations: Reference and Reserve Call number: HF5382.5 .U5 O3

Oxford Reference - Economics & Business Economics and business ebooks from Oxford Reference Online.

Rand McNally Commercial Atlas & Marketing Guide Business related information for the U.S. and Canada in a geographic context. Includes, "Population, economic, and geographic data for more than 123,000 U.S. places - complete with large-scale, detailed maps." 2 vols. Location: Reference Atlas Case G1019 .R22 2006

Small Business Sourcebook Location: Reference Call number: HD2346.U5 S66 yr. V. 2 Volumes

Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys Location: Reference Call number: HC106.6 .S74

Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives Location: Reference Call number: HG4057 .A4

Standard & Poor's Stock Market Encyclopedia, including the S&P 500 Location: Reference Call number: HG4921 .S68

Statistical Abstract of the United States Location: Reference For the latest edition, see Reference Desk Call number: HA202 .A3

Strauss's Handbook of Business Information: a Guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers Location: Reference Call number: HF1010 .S7796 2004

West's Encyclopedia of American Law Location: Reference Call number: KF154 .W47 1998

World Economic Factbook Location: Reference (1st Floor) Call number: HC 59.15 .W67 2003/2004

Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies Arranged by country, this encyclopedia contains information about over 200 countries. Location: Reference (1st Floor) Call number: HC 15 .W67 2002

Internet Resources and Websites Icon Legend | Top Resources freely available on the Internet. Accountants World Articles, tools, and links to a broad range of accounting related articles and information on the web.

American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Established in 1994, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is a uniform and independent measure of household consumption experience. A powerful economic indicator, the ACSI tracks trends in customer satisfaction and provides valuable benchmarking insights of the consumer economy for companies, industry trade associations, and government agencies." (from the web site)

American Stock Exchange The website contains financial information resources, listed company information, numerous links of interest and a searchable dictionary.

Ethics Resource Center The website of ERC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan orginization, offers research articles and other resources to advance ethical paractices in public and private institutions.

Ethisphere The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. Ethisphere Magazine, which publishes the globally recognized World?s Most Ethical Companies Ranking, is the quarterly publication of the Institute.

FindLaw Gateway to legal information and resources such as cases and codes, state, federal, and international law, law firms, legal forms, small business resources, and a legal dictionary.

globalEDGE: Your Source for Global Business Knowledge globalEDGE is a knowledge web-portal that connects users to publicly available information and learning resources on global business activities. The website provides access to information about states, countries, and industries, and links to many additional resources.

How Stuff Works Offers simple explanations detailing the inner-workings of complex scientific and technological phenomena.

IPL2 - Business A searchable, annotated directory of Internet resources pertaining to business and related subject areas, selected and evaluated by librarians.

NASDAQ Stock Market The website features news, information on investing, stock quotes and ticker.

New York Public Library Science, Industry & Business Library The nation's largest public information center devoted solely to science and business, the SIBL web site provides detailed research guides.

New York Stock Exchange NYSE news and events, stock quotes, ticker and more.

The Advertising Century A markeiting history reference resource from Advertising Age. This site contains information from the magazine's special issue "analyzing the 20th century through the lens of advertising" and includes lists of the top campaigns, slogans, jingles, and more

ThomasNet A useful resource for industrial information including product specs, company information, CAD drawings and more.

World Bank Group: Data and Research Research from the World Bank on Development Economics, including research reports, prospects, data, documents and tools.

World Trade Organization The WTO?s website features information and resources for students and researchers, including reports and documentation covering trade policies and topics on a global international scope.

Journals, Magazines, Newspapers Icon Legend | Top Journals and periodicals available online or in print at the CSI Library. Advertising Age Location: 3rd floor periodicals

American Heritage Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Barrons Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Business Week Location: 3rd floor periodicals

China Business Review Online

Forbes Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Harvard Business Review Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Industry Week Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Journal of World Business Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Management International Review Online

MIT's Technology Review Electronic journal provided by a subscription to EBSCO's Academic Search Complete.

S.A.M. Advanced Management Journal Online

The Economist Location: 3rd floor periodicals

Wall Street Journal microfilm Microfilm

Print Resources Icon Legend | Top Print resources available in the CSI LIbrary. Bridging the Culture Gap: a Practical Guide to International Business Communication Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HF5389 .C36 2004

Confesssions of an Advertising Man Locations: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HF5810 .O34 A3 1963

Ethics in Public Relations: a Guide to Best Practice Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD59 .P3548 2004

Global Business Today Locations: 3rd floor stacks and textbook reserve Call number: HD62.4 .H548 2006

Harvard Business Review on Managing the Value Chain Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD38.5 .H37 2000

How Brands Become Icons: the Principles of Cultural Branding Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD69 .B7 H647 2004

Implementing E-commerce Strategies: a Guide to Corporate Success after the Dot.com Bust Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HF5548.32 .E67 2004

In Search of Excellence: Lessons From America's Best-Run Companies Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD70.U5 P424 1982

Irrational Exuberance Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HG4910 .S457 2005

Managing the Unexpected: Assuring High Performance in an Age of Complexity Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD49 .W45 2001

On Becoming a Leader Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: BF637.L4 B37 1989

Pioneers and Plodders: the American Entrepreneurial Spirit Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HB615 .B367 2004

Real World Economic Applications: the Wall Street Journal Workbook Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HC106.8 .L45 1997

The Affluent Society Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HC106.5 .G32 1998

The Essential Drucker: Selections from the Management Works of Peter F. Drucker Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD31 .D7672 2001

The Great Crash, 1929 Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HB3717 1929 .G3 1961

The McDonaldization of Society Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HM706 .R58 2004

The Money Game Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HG4910 .G64

The Organization Man Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: BF697 .W47

The Origin of Brands: Discover the Natural Laws of Product Innovation and Business Survival Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HD69 .B7 R538 2004

The Roaring Nineties: a New History of the World's Most Prosperous Decade Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HC106.82 .S75 2003

The Theory of Investment Value Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HG4521 .W48 1965

The Worldly Philosophers: the Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers Location: 3rd floor stacks Call number: HB76 .H4 1986

Government Resources Icon Legend | Top Information resources provided by federal, state, or city governments. America's Career Infonet America's Career InfoNet helps individuals explore career opportunities to make informed employment and education choices. The Web site features user-friendly occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources, self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and other resources that support talent development in today's fast-paced global marketplace.

Federal Reserve Board Statistics Up to date statistical releases and historical data including economic indicators, banking, exchange rates, industrial activity, finance.

THOMAS: Congressional Information Database of federal legislative information including bills, Congressional proceedings, Congressional reports, legislative histories, and public laws.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Official U.S. economic data from the Department of Labor related to topics such as employment, wages, prices, and inflation.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics- Job Profiles Search over 60 occupations by what interests you or your favourite subject area. Find out what an occupation?s tasks are, how you get ready for it, salary information, and job outlook.

U.S. Code - Title 26 Complete downloadable text of U.S. Code Title 26, the domestic statutory tax law of the United States, from the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. Department of Agriculture- Economic Research Service The Economic Research Service is a primary source of economic information and research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With 450 employees, ERS conducts a research program to inform public and private decision making on economic and policy issues involving food, farming, natural resources, and rural development.

U.S. Department of State - Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) The Office of Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) plays a major role in coordinating trade and investment matters in support of U.S. firms doing business overseas. CBA can provide information on issues such as corruption and bribery in overseas markets, U.S. export controls on sensitive equipment and technologies, and business-related visas for employees, partners and clients of U.S. firms. The web site contains essential information for doing business in international markets.

U.S. Federal Statistics Portal to U.S. Federal Statistics

U.S. Government Catalog of Publications Search for citations to current and historical government publications. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, or general key word.

U.S. Government's Official Web Portal: FirstGov FirstGov offers links to all US government sites of interest, including the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches, information on benefits, grants, defense, education and more.

U.S. Housing Market Conditions U.S. Housing Market Conditions, published quarterly, is a compilation of statistical data and written reports. Tabular data indicate market conditions on the national level and are presented for each quarter. Historical data are also presented in summary tables. Overviews of economic and housing market trends are presented for ten geographical regions, the report for each of which includes a profile on a selected housing market.

U.S. Statistical Abstract The Statistical Abstract of the United States contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also a Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.

Women in the labor force : a databook This Annual Report is an electronic resource published by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Washington, DC. This source is helpful for the study of women in the U.S. workforce.

Professional Associations Icon Legend | Top Professional organizations and associations. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients. AICPA's web site contains information about accounting standards, certification and licensing, and many additional professional resources.

New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) One of the largest state accounting organizations in the nation with approximately 30,000 members, NYSSCAPA was incoroprated in 1897. The website features accounting related news and information along with numerous resources relevant to the profession.

Statistics Icon Legend | Top Statistics and other numerical data related to the subject. U.S. Census Bureau Official demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau covering births, deaths, education, employment, income, housing, and much more.

Business Data Sources Icon Legend | Top Bureau of Economic Analysis: Data and Statistics The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner.

Business.gov: Business Data and Statistics A collection of resources providing free access to business and economic statistics collected by the U.S. Government.

County and City Data Books (GEOSTAT) Online access to County and City Data Books from 1944 to 2000. Find population, income, health, and employment statistics for U.S. cities, counties, and states. Users can create customized data sets and printouts.

Infoshare Find population, health, and socio-economic data for New York City neighborhoods. View the demographic profile of a specific area or create comparison charts for two or more areas.

U.S. Census Bureau Official demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau covering births, deaths, education, employment, income, housing, and much more.

USA.gov : Business Data and Statistics Includes banking statistics, census data, money and stock information, welfare facts, earnings, labour, income, U.S. economic analysis, U.S. exports, GDP, inflation and consumer spending, regional economic data, and economic trade.

Economic and Business Data Sources Icon Legend | Top Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Division Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income Division provides annual income, financial, and tax data based on individual returns, business returns (including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships), and returns filed by tax-exempt organizations.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Official U.S. economic data from the Department of Labor related to topics such as employment, wages, prices, and inflation.

Videos Icon Legend | Top Selected titles from the Library Media collections. Mad Men Popular television drama set at fictional 1960s advertising agency, Sterling Cooper. Provides an entertaining and well researched look at Madison Avenue's Golden Age.

Retail, Marketing, and Sales This program spends some quality face time with a retail sales manager, a merchandise manager, and a distribution manager a marketing manager, a promotions manager, and a public relations specialist and an advertising sales agent, a real estate agent, and an e-commerce specialist.

The Beauty Backlash With its "Real beauty" information and marketing campaign, the Dove brand struck a chord with women skeptical of unhealthy or absurd standards of attractiveness. But did the campaign have the widespread impact Dove intended? And what are the implications for the global cosmetics and fashion industries? This program investigates consumer reactions against the idealized images of beauty promoted by TV, movies, and glossy magazines, while exploring the complex relationship between corporate strategy and feminine self-esteem. High-level insights concerning Dove, L?Oreal, and advertising giant Saatchi & Saatchi provide a fascinating departure point for a socioeconomic discourse

The Crash of 1929 On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday, large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable. Originally produced as a segment of the television series American Experience in 1990.

The Four Ps, Part 1: Product and Pricing Product, price, place, and promotion are the nuts and bolts of the marketing plan, and apply equally to deodorant and action figures. After a quick overview of the Four Ps, this program focuses on the first two: product and price. In part one, the classification of consumer products is divided up into convenience, shopping, and specialty products, while the product life cycle is tracked from introduction to decline. Part two spotlights pricing strategies including skim, penetration, competitive, cost-based, and target-profit approaches?and price elasticity. (16 minutes)

The Four Ps, Part 2: Place and Promotion This program concentrates on the final two of the Four Ps: place, also known as distribution, and promotion. Part one covers distribution channels; horizontal and vertical channel conflict; and the use of corporate systems, administered systems, and contractual systems, such as franchises, to alleviate channel conflict. In part two, a pair of clones and other experts explain the objectives of promotion to provide information, increase demand, stabilize sales, or accentuate a products value and detail the components of the promotional mix: advertising, public relations, direct marketing, and sponsorship. (16 minutes)

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