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Parrish Library’s database of the week (3/9/12): Uniworld

March 9th, 2012

Welcome to Database of the Week — a feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics.  These weekly database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.

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Database name:  Uniworld, from Uniworld Business Publications.

Link:  www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below the Libraries’ search box.

Description/focus: Uniworld is an online directory of American companies operating in foreign countries and foreign companies operating in the United States.

Start with this hint: Uniworld is a simple database.  First select from the two categories, American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries or Foreign Firms Operating in the United States, and then narrow down your search by selecting from the available parameters: keyword, country, region, the state where the company is located, zip code, radius, industry code, revenue, or number of employees.  The results can be downloaded or a displayed.  A personal profile can be set up and searches can be saved.  Click here to see the basics of searching Uniworld.

Why you should know this database: Uniworld’s branch location dataset includes the non-headquarters United States locations of American multinational firms.  This provides all locations (inside and outside) the United States, making it easy for a user to find a firm that is local.  Uniworld includes both public and private companies and is updated weekly, with every firm edited at least once a year. Although Uniworld was selected to support students as they build their careers, it is also a good source of company information.

How this database can be integrated into the curriculum:  Students can identify foreign companies by product or by location.

Cost: Paid annually by the Libraries, the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO), and Graduate Career Services (GCS) in the Krannert School of Management.

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