Skip to content

The University of Iowa Libraries

Skip to content
Go to
InfoHawk+
University of Iowa Libraries University of Iowa Libraries The University of Iowa The University of Iowa Libraries

Business Library News

Go to the Business Library home page

Author: Todd Degraff

Several stacked books
Sep 15 2022

Select Textbooks on Reserve at the Business Library

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Todd Degraff

Visit the Business Library’s service desk to see if your textbook is available for loan.  You can also use InfoHawk+ (available on the Business Library Web page) to find out which materials your instructor has placed on reserve.  Select “Course Reserves” from the pull-down at the right of the search bar and then type the course number, book title, etc.

Posted in Books, GeneralTagged Books
black and gold image of a laptop
Sep 15 2022

Access the New York Times

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Todd Degraff

UI students, faculty, and staff can now read the enhanced New York Times on their laptop, mobile phone, or other device.  To gain access:

  • While on campus, register for free at http://AccessNYT.com
  • After registration, access the Times on any device at https://www.nytimes.com

Enjoy articles on world events, art, style, and more.

Posted in General, NewsTagged News
Sep 15 2022

Are you researching an industry? Check out the Business Library’s Industry Research Guide

Posted on September 15, 2022September 16, 2022 by Todd Degraff

Use the Industry Research Guide to find sources that offer:   

  • Industry trends 
  • Key players 
  • Industry ratios and financials  
  • Forecasts, and more 

Need research help? Contact a business librarian.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged industry research, libguides
Sep 15 2022

Do you need company information? Check out the Business Library’s Company Information Research Guide

Posted on September 15, 2022September 16, 2022 by Todd Degraff

Use the company guide to find sources that offer: 

  • Company locations and descriptions
  • Executives
  • Financials
  • Competitors
  • Equity pricing
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings

Need research help? Contact a business librarian.

Posted in General, Research DataTagged company info, libguides
logo
Aug 19 2021

Fall Service-Desk Hours

Posted on August 19, 2021September 8, 2021 by Todd Degraff

The Business Library is ready to assist you this fall!  Service desk hours will be:

Monday—Thursday        8:00 am—8:00 pm

Friday                               8:00 am—5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday        Closed

You can also contact us by chat, e-mail, or phone.

Ways to keep healthy during COVID

Posted in UncategorizedTagged business library
logo
Jun 23 2021

Summer Service-Desk Hours

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 by Todd Degraff

Summer hours, May 17-August 22, for the Business Library service desk are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday, Closed.  The desk is also closed Monday, July 5.

Contact us online for assistance.

Posted in General
logo
Apr 23 2021

Research Help?

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Todd Degraff

We are two weeks away from the last week of classes! Now is the time when you may be busily working on those research papers, slide decks, and assignments. Don’t forget Business Library is here for you! 

  • Need help defining your topic? We got you!
  • Need help finding that last source? No problem!
  • Haven’t started yet? You still have time! We can help!

Business Librarians can help. Email Willow or Kim or set up a Zoom appointment.  

Posted in GeneralTagged business library
A drawn image of a contract with dollar sign
Mar 05 2021

Researching a B2B product or service? Try Procurement IQ!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Todd Degraff

Use it to find: market data and analysis on pricing environment, supply chain, and vendors.

Where to find it: You can find it on the Business library web site’s alphabetical list of databases. 

Need help using Procurement IQ? Contact the Business Librarians, Willow or Kim, and set up an appointment. 

Posted in GeneralTagged business, market research
A graph with parabolic curve
Feb 26 2021

Looking for Statistics and Information? Try Statista!

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Todd Degraff

Where to find it: You can find it on the Business library web site’s alphabetical list of databases. 

Use it to find: 

  • Statistics – Includes data on: the economy, companies, countries, products, demographics, media & advertising, healthcare and medical conditions.  
  • Industry reports –A variety of industries, including popular categories such as: Sports & Recreation, Consumer Goods and FMCG, Media & Advertising, Technology & Telecommunications, and Internet 
  • Dossiers (collections on a specific topic) – On about 80,000 popular topics. Provided in PowerPoint format 
  • Infographics – New Infographics released daily 
  • Tips for searching – Use the search box to do a keyword search.
    Within a search use the left sidebar to limit your search to Statistics, Studies, Dossiers & Industry-Reports, Topics, or Infographics. 
    Statista is really fun to browse as it is so visual. 
    Mouse over the drop down menus “Our Services”, “Markets & Topics”, and “Infographics” to further explore this database. 

Want help using Statista? Contact the Business Librarians, Willow or Kim, and set up an appointment. 

Posted in UncategorizedTagged statista, statistics
A clipboard with checklist
Feb 22 2021

Job Fair Prep

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Todd Degraff

Planning on attending the Job Fair on Wednesday? 
Get prepared by researching companies that might be present. 
Try these resources:  

Vault Campus  – Offers information for job seekers and researchers needing insight into a company’s corporate culture. Provides employer profiles, career advice, and Vault’s “best companies to work for” rankings. Also includes Vault’s interview, career, and industry guidebooks. 

Nexis Uni – Offers information on public and private companies. Includes company history, hierarchy, executives, filings, etc. Click on “Menu” at the top, then select “Company Dossier” from the dropdown menu to access the Business Search. 

Mergent – Offers up-to-date company description, history, financials, competitors and more. 

Business Librarians can help. Email Willow or Kim or set up a Zoom appointment.  

Posted in GeneralTagged jobs

Posts navigation

Older posts

Categories

  • articles
  • Books
  • Database of the week
  • Database Trials
  • General
  • New databases
  • News
  • ORCiD
  • Research Data
  • Uncategorized
  • videos

Archives

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Zoia by Automattic.
University of Iowa Libraries University of Iowa Libraries The University of Iowa The University of Iowa Libraries
  • Contact the Libraries
  • Library locations & hours
  • News & Events
  • Help using the Libraries
  • Assistance for people with disabilities
  • Our diversity statement
  • Thank a Librarian
  • Web site/page feedback OR general suggestions
  • UI Libraries other links UI Libraries in the Internet Archive Use and reuse of UI Libraries web content - Creative Commons Staff SharePoint (authentication required)
  • UI Libraries on social media UI Libraries on Instagram UI Libraries on Facebook UI Libraries on Twitter UI Libraries on Pinterest UI Libraries on Tumblr UI Libraries on YouTube UI Libraries on Flickr UI Libraries blogs
  • 100 Main Library (LIB)
  • 125 West Washington St.
  • Iowa City, IA 52242-1420
  • 319-335-5299 (Service Desk)
  • ©2019 The University of Iowa
  • Give a gift to the Libraries!