Subject Guide
|
Books - Reference Resources (non-circulating)
|
|
|
Business: the Ultimate Resource |
|
|
"Designed to offer a wide range of insights, information, and practical guidance on every aspect of management" this oversized one volume reference book,is divided into seven sections:seven major sections including best practice, a management library, business thinkers and management giants, a business dictionary, a world business almanac, and a guide to business sources. A business ethics section, international lists, extensive checklists of seminal works in a variety of management contexts contribute to making this a good starting point for information. Useful for all areas of business. |
|
|
REF HD38.15 .B878 2002 |
|
|
|
|
|
Encyclopedia of American Industries |
|
|
Two volume work-manufacturing and service industries covering major U.S. Industries. Arranged by SIC number, each entry averages 7-10 pages and covers industry background, scope of the industry, major companies, workforce, and research and development. |
|
|
REF HC102 .E53 2001 |
|
|
|
|
|
Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries |
|
|
Arranged by SIC number, this companion to the Encyclopedia of American Industries highlights new industries. Examples include wireless communications, craft beers, and gourmet coffee. |
|
|
REF HC102 .E54 2000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Encyclopedia of global industries |
|
|
Organized by industry, this tool gives background and outlook information on over 100 major international industries. Major companies in the industry and market share are also part of each industry description |
|
|
REF HD2324 .E53 2003 |
|
|
|
|
|
Life Insurance Fact Book |
|
|
Annual Publication of the American Council for Life Insurance. |
|
|
Ref HG 8943 L5 |
|
|
|
|
|
NUA Internet Surveys |
|
|
Links to internet trends and demographics. There are also links to industry use of the internet. |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's biotech & genetics industry almanac |
|
|
The volume contains industry trends and statistics. In addition, it contains one-page profiles of companies with brief directory and financial information. Also has growth plans and special features, plus salary/benefits information which can give a snapshot of the corporate environment. Online version predates more recent print volume. |
|
|
REF HD9999 .B44 P58 |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's entertainment & media industry almanac |
|
|
Includes information on industry trends and statistics. Also contains one-page profiles of major companies in this industry. In addition to standard directory and brief financial information, look for growth plans and special features, salary/benefits which can give you a snapshot of the corporate environment. |
|
|
REF P88.8 .P57 |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's financial services industry almanac |
|
|
Contains one-page profiles of companies with brief directory and financial information. Also has growth plans and special features, plus salary/benefits information which can give a snapshot of the corporate environment. In addition, the volume contains industry trends and statistics. Online version more recent than print volume. |
|
|
Ref HG65 .P58 |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's infotech industry almanac, 2001-2002 |
|
|
Contains one-page profiles of companies with brief directory and financial information. Also has growth plans and special features, plus salary/benefits information which can give a snapshot of the corporate environment. In addition,the volume contains industry trends and statistics. Online version |
|
|
HC79 .I55 P58 2001 |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's retail industry almanac |
|
|
Contains information on industry trends and statistics. In addition includes one-page profiles on each company. Profiles include not only brief directory and financial information, but also growth plans and special features, salary/benefits which may provide a snapshot of the corporate environment. Online ebook is predates print edition. |
|
|
REF HF5429.3 P596 |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's telecommunications industry almanac |
|
|
Contains one-page profiles on each company. Profiles include not only brief directory and financial information, but also growth plans and special features, salary/benefits which may provide a snapshot of the corporate environment.In addition contains information on industry trends and statistics Online ebook is predates print edition. |
|
|
REF HE7621 .P58 |
|
|
|
|
|
Standard & Poor's Industry Survey |
|
|
Excellent source for information on major industries with a focus on the U.S. However, international conditions are covered when appropriate |
|
|
Ref HC106.6 S74 |
|
|
|
|
|
Statistics on Banking |
|
|
Annual Publication of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. |
|
|
Ref HG 2416 S8 |
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook |
|
|
From the 2000 edition, this site links to agency information on industries described in this book. Update to this title is projected to be an online source. Global outlook for each industry is a feature in this tool |
|
|
Ref HC101 U54 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ward's motor vehical facts & figures |
|
|
Annual publication "Documenting the performance and impact of the U.S. auto industry." |
|
|
Ref HD 9710 U5 M67 2002 |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
City and County Resources
|
|
|
Puget Sound Business Journal Book of Lists |
|
|
Throughout the year, the Puget Sound Business Journal publishes lists of rankings of companies in key industries as well as other topics of interest in its weekly publication. Lists include top public and private companies, top biotechs, marketing firms, banks, nonprofits and more. These lists are compiled into this annual publication. |
|
|
REF HF5065 .W2 P8 |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Class Support
|
|
|
Lemieux Library Tutorial for Business Research |
|
|
This question and answer guide for company and industry information outlines both print and online sources highlighted in MGMT 280 library instruction sessions. |
|
|
|
|
|
Merlot |
|
|
"MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) is a free and open resource designed primarily for faculty and students of higher education. Links to online learning materials are collected here along with annotations such as peer reviews and assignments." Some material may have licensing restrictions or costs. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Databases
|
|
|
ABI/Inform
Trade & Industry |
|
|
This Proquest database contains more
than 700 fulltext publications on every major trade and industry.
Varies widely, but a few publications begin in 1971. Fulltext
begins 1999. |
|
|
|
|
|
Business
& Management Practices |
|
|
Information on the practical aspects of
business management including case studies and "how-to" articles.
Draws from over 800 sources. Limiters includes the ability to
retrieve US or non-US resources. In addition searches can be
qualified by department: Accounting & Finance, Human Resources,
Information Technology, Marketing and Sales and Operations.
Password controlled for access to FULLTEXT. See database page
for more information. |
|
|
|
|
|
Business Source Complete |
|
|
Business Source Complete provides full
text access for over 9,500 titles, including over 1,000 peer-reviewed
journals covering the business fields of accounting & tax;
banking, finance & insurance; human resources; management;
marketing; MIS; operations and management. It also covers the
disciplines of economics and public administration. Contains
important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the only online
source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to non-journal
content includes case studies, company profiles, industry and
market research reports and SWOT analyses as well as country
reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor and more. |
|
|
|
|
|
LexisNexis
Academic |
|
|
Database which specializes in news,
business and legal information. Its news section contains access
to international newspapers as well as national and local news.
Full text of the New York Times is available in this database.
There are separate business news and industry news files as
well as a link to accounting publications in the business module.
In the business module, you can also search for company financial
information with access to Disclosure, Hoover"s, and Standard
& Poor's publications. Links to EDGAR and SEC filings. The Reference
section contains a country profile section and access to the
World Almanac. |
|
|
|
|
|
Research
Library Complete |
|
|
Includes "Research Library Periodicals"
& "Research Library Newspapers." Fulltext on a broad range of
subjects including arts, business, humanities, information studies,
social sciences, and the sciences. From 1986 forward. |
|
|
|
|
|
Value
Line Research Center |
|
|
Stock and mutual fund reports include
financial or performance data, forecasts and Value Line Rankings.
Analyst commentaries are included for the Investment Survey.
Research Center also covers daily options, convertivles and
exchange traded funds. Ability to screen data, produce graphs,
track portfolios and create charts. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wall
Street Journal |
|
|
Fulltext coverage of this national
financial newspaper from 1982 to the present |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Directories
|
|
|
Ward's Business Directory |
|
|
Seven volume set arranged both alphabetically and rankings by SIC number. U.S. companies only. |
|
|
Ref HG 4057 A5 W32001 (Ref Desk) |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Electronic Books
|
|
|
Plunkett's e-commerce & internet business almanac 2001-2002 |
|
|
Contains one-page profiles of companies with brief directory and financial information. Also has growth plans and special features, plus salary/benefits information which can give a snapshot of the corporate environment. In addition, the volume contains industry trends and statistics. Online version only. |
|
|
HF5548.32 .P59 EBOOK |
|
|
|
|
|
Plunkett's energy industry almanac, 2002-2003 |
|
|
The volume contains industry trends and statistics. In addition, contains one-page profiles of companies with brief directory and financial information. Also has growth plans and special features, plus salary/benefits information which can give a snapshot of the corporate environment. Online version only. |
|
|
HD9502 .U6 P58 2001 EBOOK |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Electronic Journals
|
|
|
Ethics Resource Center |
|
|
The Ethics Resource Center is a nonprofit educational organization. Its areas of primary interest are character development, global ethics and organizational ethics. In addition, to full text of its newsletter online, the web site has much to offer the site visitor. Use the FAQ section for not only information about the site, but other links on the web relevant to ethics. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Ethics
|
|
|
Business Ethics |
|
|
This metasite of business ethics contains links to articles, case studies, codes of ethics, professional organizations and other resources. Each link is annotated and are from news sources, government agencies, nonprofit watchdogs or academic courses or centers. Site was created and maintained by Sharon Stoerger, MBA, MLS. |
|
|
|
|
|
Center for Ethics and Business |
|
|
Web site for Loyola Marymount University. Fun icons help the user through this site. Be sure to go to the toolbox for brief papers on the philosophic basics of ethics. As of 7/03 many sections are under construction, but the links section will lead the user to other ethics sites on the web. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ethics Resource Center |
|
|
The Ethics Resource Center is a nonprofit educational organization. Its areas of primary interest are character development, global ethics and organizational ethics. In addition, to full text of its newsletter online, the web site has much to offer the site visitor. Use the FAQ section for not only information about the site, but other links on the web relevant to ethics. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Government Sites
|
|
|
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) |
|
|
This code will eventually replace the SIC as the Industry code for businesses. This code expands the SIC to reflect new industries and to accomodate industries in Canada and Mexico. Some business reference sources list both NAICS and SIC codes. |
|
|
|
|
|
SIC Code-Standard Industrial Classification Code |
|
|
Search for this code at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration website. Last updated in 1987, this 4 digit code, which is used to classify industries by number, is still used in many of the major business services. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Internet Sites
|
|
|
CEO Express: business portal for executives |
|
|
The home page on this site was designed for executives who want to connect to information from one screen. No annotations, but links to Daily News, Business News, International News and Business Magazines, and Newsfeeds are available here. A section on Business research links to financial markets, company information and more. Their are two other sections: Office Tools and Leisure Time which link to a variety of sites from reference tools to sports.Most information is free on this site, but subcribers have access to research services. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ernst & Young |
|
|
Ernst & Young's website is filled with information for those interested in international accounting, tax issues, selected industry reports and country information. For the latter search by country and then look for further links under publications or library. Industry information can be found from a pull-down tool bar and a variety of other white papers, reports and news items can be accessed in the library section of the web site. Brief industry reports include: Retail& Consumer, Fianncial Services, Technology, Communications & Entertainment, Energy and Health Sciences. |
|
|
|
|
|
Industry Resources Reports |
|
|
"Industry Resources Reports list resources available from trade associations, industry publications,and research firms which address subjects such as industry overview,issues, trends, and outlook, financial benchmarking,compensation surveys, and valuation resources. Reports are available for more than 230 industries." --website. Arranged by SIC. |
|
|
|
|
|
PricewaterhouseCoopers-Global-Industries |
|
|
The industry section of this commercial web site has many full text reports including automotive, consumer retail and more. |
|
|
|
|
|
Yahoo! Industry Center |
|
|
Yahoo's Industry Center covers the following sectors: Basic materials, Capital Goods, Conglomerates, Consumer Cyclic, Energy, Healthcare, Transportation, Technology and Utilities. Each sector is further subdivided into more discrete industries. General industry information is enhanced by news articles and some reports. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Investments
|
|
|
Reuters |
|
|
In addition to stock information, this source has some ratios, a company profile and industry information. Free registration required for some information. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Journals
|
|
|
Industry Week |
|
|
Lib.has: v.208- 1981- Fulltext on Business Source Complete 1993- Online version of Industry Week has some exclusive web articles, databases. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sporting Goods Business |
|
|
Lib. has: 1998- |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Marketing
|
|
|
Business Rankings Annual |
|
|
|
|
|
Ref HG4050.B88 |
|
|
|
|
|
Market share reporter |
|
|
Arranged by SIC code, this annual guide has data not only on companies but also by product and services. |
|
|
REF HF5410 .M35 |
|
|
|
|
|
World Market Share Reporter |
|
|
Annual companion volume to Market Share Reporter. Compiles market share information from current trade and industry sources. |
|
|
Ref HF 5410 W67 |
|
|
|
|
(top)
(top)
|
Organizations
|
|
|
Academy of Management Online |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
American Association of Association Executives |
|
|
Trade associations can be a good source of information for industry information. Here is one online site to try. |
|
|
|
|
|
Associations on the Net |
|
|
A menued list of industries from the Internet Public Library. |
|
|
|
|
|
Food Institute |
|
|
Food Institute's website is an example of an trade association which supplies news information about the industry. Separate sections for health news, international news, industry, market and Washington news. Search the Research section for some additional information. Some information available to members only. |
|
|
|
|
|
Grocery Manufacturers of America |
|
|
An example of trade association which offers access to many publications about the industry. Industry affairs section highlights issues in the industry. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Ratios
|
|
|
101 business ratios : a manager's handbook of definitions, equations, and computer algorithms |
|
|
how to select, compute, present, and understand measures of sales, profit, debt, capital, efficiency, marketing, and investment |
|
|
REF HF5657.4 .G38 1993 |
|
|
|
|
|
Almanac of business and industrial financial ratios. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ref HF5681 R25 A45 |
|
|
|
|
|
Industry Norms and Key Business Ratos |
|
|
Uses SIC codes to organized over 800 industries. |
|
|
Ref HF5681 R25 I5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Magic numbers : the 33 key ratios that every investor should know Temple, Peter. |
|
|
|
|
|
REF HF5681 .R25 T45 2002 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios for Financial Statements |
|
|
Examples of ratios from CPAclass.com |
|
|
|
|
|
RMA Annual Statement Studies |
|
|
Contains both historical and current ratios for over 600 industries. Uses a smaller set of statements for analysis than Dun & Bradstreet's Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios. |
|
|
Ref HF 5681 B2 R6 |
|
|
|
|
|
Standard and Poor's Analyst Handbook |
|
|
Uses the S&P 500 index and historically analyzes 80 industries. |
|
|
Ref HG 4905 A66 |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Research Guides & Resource Pages
|
|
|
Baker Library Industry Guides |
|
|
Prepared for students and faculty of Harvard, these internet guides give in-depth sources of information for a dozen industries and links to brief descriptions for 80 industries. Many sources are specific to the Baker Library. |
|
|
|
|
|
Industry Data Finder from Rensselaer at Hartford |
|
|
Keyed to the Cole Library holdings, this resource guide covers 25 major U.S. industries. In addition to sources the Cole Library subscribes to, there are open links to online news magazines and trade associations for each industry. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
State Resources
|
|
|
Quarterly Business Review |
|
|
Published by the State of Washington. Department of Revenue, Shows retail sales by county and select cities organized by broad categories of industry groups. |
|
|
|
|
|
Seattle Times Northwest 100 |
|
|
Annual publication of the Seattle Times which ranks both public and private Northwest companies. There is a brief profile for each company, an industry list and features a link which allows users to compare companies. |
|
|
|
|
|
Washington manufacturers directory |
|
|
|
|
|
REF T12 .M365 2003 |
|
|
|
|
(top)
|
Statistics
|
|
|
2003 NetMarketing top 100 |
|
|
From BtoB, the magazine for marketing strategists. Alphabetical and Industry rankings. |
|
|
|
|
|
ACSI-American Customer Satisfaction Index |
|
|
This quarterly 2004 report tracks consumer satisfaction index focuses on Transportation/Communication/Utilities & Services. Sponsors include UMich Business School, ASQ as well as corporate partners. |
|
|
|
|
|
County Business Patterns |
|
|
Arranged by NAICS, find number of employees and payroll by industry to the county level. |
|
|
|
|
|
Current Industrial Reports |
|
|
Monthly, quarterly and annual government reports on industrial activity. "The data are used to satisfy economic policy needs and for market analysis, forecasting, and decision-making in the private sector. These surveys measure manufacturing activity in important commodity areas such as textiles and apparel, chemicals, primary metals, computer and electronic components, industrial equipment, aerospace equipment, and consumer goods." |
|
|
|
|
|
Forbes-Lists |
|
|
Forbes 500, Forbes Global 2000. |
|
|
|
|
|
Special Issues-Gary Price's List of Lists |
|
|
Here is an ongoing online list of rankings drawn from trade journals. Caveat: This site is worth pursuing, even though some links are no longer active. In addition, some links connect to the home page and you need to find the rankings page. |
|
|
|
|
|
Standard & Poor's Statistical Service. |
|
|
Three part reference work: Current statistics, its historical companion, Basic Statistics and Security Price Index. The Security Price Index and the Basic Statistics have historical data. The Basic Index has statistics for industry groups for 10 yrs, the Security Price Index has a longer timeline. Current Statistics covers industries and economic indicators. |
|
|
Ref HG 151.7 L387 |
|
|
|
|
|
Top 100 Retailers-Stores Magazine |
|
|
Link to rankings for retailers and other articles on this industry. Global rankings are also available. |
|
|
|
|
|
Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts and Figures |
|
|
|
|
|
Ref HD9710 .U5 M67 |
|
|
|
|
|
Zapdata.com |
|
|
A product of Dun & Bradstreet's, this website requires registration. Data is arranged by SIC categories and provides industry revenues for small and large sectors. State and SMSA breakdowns. |
|
|
|
|
(top)
(top)
|
|
 |
|
