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Parrish Library Database of the Week: Bloomberg

April 8th, 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 Bloomberg, brought to you by Bloomberg L.P.

Link/Location: The Bloomberg Terminal is currently located in the Parrish Library and can be used on a first-come, first-served basis unless a reservation has been made with the Parrish iDesk. Log-in information is available at the Bloomberg terminal. Unlike most of our databases, Bloomberg cannot be accessed off campus since it is a particular software that can only be installed on one computer.

Focus: The Bloomberg Terminal is the most powerful and flexible platform for financial professionals who need real-time data, news and analytics to make smarter, faster, more informed business decisions.

For more information on the Bloomberg Terminal visit the Bloomberg Lib Guide. For more information on recently updated Bloomberg training offerings, view the Bloomberg Education page.

Why you should know this database: The Bloomberg Terminal brings together real-time data on every market, unparalleled news and research, powerful analytics, communications tools and world-class execution capabilities – in one fully integrated solution.

Why students should know this database: Bloomberg is a widely used resource in the professional business world, having experience with this software makes the student more marketable.

Cost: For information regarding the cost of the Bloomberg Terminal, please contact the Krannert School of Management.

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