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.
Author: Todd Degraff
Sep
15
2022
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.
Sep
15
2022
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.
Sep
15
2022
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.
Aug
19
2021
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.
Jun
23
2021
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.
Apr
23
2021
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.
Mar
05
2021
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.
Feb
26
2021
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.
Feb
22
2021
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.