Business (for undergraduates): FAQ Research Guides

From Journal of Marketing Research

 "When you are looking for information...
Turn to a librarian first,
And it will be the last place that you go to!"

• Overview for using the Business Source Complete database
• Shortcuts for common queries using the Business Source Complete database
• Overview of Other business oriented databases from the Hatfield Library
• Current list of the most significant BUSINESS databases available from the Hatfield Library
• Find Business Ratios for an Industry from the Hatfield Library
• Find New Products or New Businesses (helpful in selecting a product & company for class projects)
• Find Trade Associations & professional societies using the Encyclopedia of Associations - (unique resource for finding Special interest groups, Trade associations; Professional societies, Fan clubs, or Hobby enthusiast groups)
• For Profit Businesses (a collection of resource guides on Finding: Industries, Ratios, Company snapshots & Corporate reports)
• What is an Economic Census?
• What is a Population Census?
• What is an SIC code or NAICS code?
• Local people & Local businesses in the news - How to Find in Salem, Portland or across Oregon
• Non-Profits - How to research them - primarily in Oregon
• Regional Business News - how to find full text sources
• Secondary Marketing Research Resources
• Statistics about Oregon - (most of these resources are maintained by state or federal government agencies and provide either statewide or regional coverage within the State of Oregon)
• Frequently Requested Statistics - (13 major categories of statistics with direct links & overview of major providers)