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October 13th, 2015
The Libraries are looking for user test participants
Purdue University Libraries is conducting user tests of the databases list, subject guides, and course guides on the library website. In the test participants will be asked to complete a set of tasks on the library website and provide feedback. Participation of this user test is voluntary. The user test is expected to take up to 1 hour of time. Participants will receive $10 if they complete the test.
Participant requirements:
If you are interested, please first complete the participant screening survey and we will notify you the test schedule.
Filed under: generalOctober 9th, 2015
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 Plunkett Research brought to you by Jack W. Plunkett, CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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: Plunkett Research offers company, industry, and corporate information.
Search: Search by industry, company or by major industry groups such as banking, computers, or retail. Although Plunkett Research is a good resource for current information about companies and industries, what sets it apart from other market research databases is the section called Job Seeker Resources & Tools. This makes Plunkett Research one of the key resources for students on the CareerWiki. The Job Seeker section has links to information on how to apply for jobs online, job search sites and more.
Click here to see the basics of searching Plunkett Research Online, or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: Plunkett Research company reports include international, middle market, and private sectors. They have the expected elements such as financials and a list of competitors, and offer quick guides for specific job hunts such as Law Firms or Sales. Industry reports have separate sections on trends, statistics, and associations.
How this will help students: Plunkett Research searching is simple, and the industry and company reports are concise and up-to-date. Job-seeking students can compile a list of contacts in the industry of choice.
Cost: $7,600.00 paid annually by Purdue University Libraries.
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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 or mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTOctober 1st, 2015
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 AgEcon Search, which is is co-sponsored by the Department of Applied Economics and the University Libraries at University of Minnesota and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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: AgEcon Search is an open access database covering agricultural and applied economics.
Search: You can begin a search on the AgEcon Search home page. Type your subject of interest in the search box, Purdue for example, and the results are displayed. On the left of each page are links to browse the contents by institution/journal, author, date, or subject category. Results include working papers, conference papers and posters, and journal articles. AgEcon Search covers the fields of agricultural, consumer, energy, environmental and resource economics.
Click here to see the basics of searching AgEcon Search or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: By completing a simple registration process you can submit your own papers and articles to be added to AgEcon Search. This is similar to the process of adding your papers to Purdue’s institutional repository, e-Pubs. As an open access database, AgEcon Search does not require a Purdue login and password, so the research you have done can be shared with anyone who has an Internet connection.
How this will help students: With a simple search students can get results that are international in scope from academic institutions, government agencies, and professional organizations.
Cost: There is no cost for access to AgEcon Search.
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 or mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMT
September 25th, 2015
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 OECD iLibrary, which is produced by Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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: OECD iLibrary offers statistics, full text books, and reports from the OECD, whose focus is the world economy.
Search: The OECD iLibrary opening page has a menu bar to browse by theme, country, catalogue, and statistics. The basic search box finds your term in several fields, and then you can limit the results to books, papers, statistics, etc. If your subject is a phrase, be sure to use quotation marks: water policies will give different results from “water policies.” The default for the Advanced Search is to look for your term in all fields, so limit to Title and Abstract to get a manageable number of hits.
Click here to see the basics of searching OECD iLibrary or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: The statistical databases in OECD iLibrary cover national accounts, economic indicators, trade, employment, migration, education, energy, health, development and innovation in both member and non-member countries.
How this will help students: Students searching for an international research topic can browse the OECD iLibrary Theme or Country menus for issues in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. The organization covers economic and social trends, from the labor force in persistently poor areas to the innovation and growth of the Internet economy.
Cost: $12,749.00 paid by the Libraries annually.
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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 or mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMT
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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 Mintel, which is produced by The Mintel Group.
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: Mintel provides market research reports on consumer products and services.
Search: The Mintel home page has a simple search box where you can use keywords. It also has a static menu bar. Hover over Category Overview which is divided into three sections called Sector, Theme, and Demographic. Try one of the areas listed under Sector, such as Retail. The page will display the latest infographics, reports, news, and analyst insight. To see a variety of reports in a category published this year, click on Latest Reports nested in the Latest Infographics area, select your criteria and report, and click Read More under the title. The report homepage has links to tables of statistics, market size and forecast, and other information relevant to the subject.
Click here to see the basics of searching Mintel or try Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: Mintel includes market research reports for consumer goods by region as well as by specific countries.
How this will help students: Mintel has a simple interface. It provides information about particular companies, and the reports provide links to reports on similar topics. Sources of statistics are easily identified.
Cost: $10,165.00 paid by the Libraries annually.
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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 or mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, MGMTSeptember 11th, 2015
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 Passport, which is produced by Euromonitor International.
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: Passport provides international market intelligence reports.
Search: Passport simple search box is in the top right corner, so you can sample what they offer with a keyword search. A search for beer, for example, generates the usual statistics on facets such as brand shares and country reports, but also links to other statistics such as employment. If you search in the Industries or Economies tabs, you can drill down to more specific categories or companies. The Help tab has a basic guide.
In addition to our regular subscription modules, Industries and Companies, we have a trial for Industrials (under Economies) for a few weeks. Let us know what you think of it.
Why you should know this database: Passport is one of our most powerful databases, with domestic and international statistics on consumer goods and services, details on companies and industries, and comprehensive economic information on countries.
What about students? Students can easily navigate Passport’s interface to find country consumer data for comparing markets.
Cost: For information about the Libraries’ subscription, contact Mary Dugan.
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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 or mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTSeptember 9th, 2015
