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February 5th, 2016
Welcome to Database of the Week, a feature from the Parrish Library. Each of these weekly snapshots will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This week’s database is OneSource brought to you by Infogroup.
Our subscription to OneSource has recently changed to include access to over 40 million company records! Some of the highlights include:
This is the first in a series of OneSource Solutions content enhancements that we will be implementing in the coming months, so stay tuned!
Link: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/businessdatabases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: OneSource has international coverage of companies, executives, and industries, as well as articles and news.
Search: From the OneSource home page you can do quick searches in the four areas covered – Companies, Executives, News, and Industries. Once you have your results you can use the OneStop Report feature to find specific financial statements and reports. The home page also allows you to Build a List of executives based on job title, industry, size of company, or geographic location.
Click here to see the basics of searching OneSource or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: OneSource includes private companies. Our subscription covers 4.7 million companies and 12.5 million executives. OneSource has recently increased there worldwide company data with the implementation of 6.5 million additional company records.
Why students should know this database: OneSource continually strives to evaluate improve their database providing sought elements of company and industry information such as SWOT, list of competitors, analyst reports, and company histories. The most recent expansion will bring the total company records to 33 million.
Cost: $18,200.00 paid by the Libraries annually.
Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this weekly feature.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu
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