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Feb
13
2018
Author: Willow Fuchs
May
12
2017
The Pomerantz Business Library, as you know it, will be closing today, May 12th at 5pm.
Next week (May 15-19) will will remain closed as we move into our temporary location.
We will re-open in our temporary location PBB S401 on Monday May 22 where we will remain until renovations are complete, in Spring 2018.
We are excited about the renovations and our new space. The new, multi-service library will feature a café, a fireplace, and places for students to study and collaborate.
Please come visit us in S401 while renovations are ongoing
Dec
04
2015
Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.
The database: Vault 
Where to find it: You can find it here, and under V in the databases A-Z list.
Use it to find:
- Internship information
- Company info, rankings and reviews – includes info such as: geographic reach, operations, sales and marketing, financial performance, strategy, competitors, and company news
- Information on Industries and Professions. Industry info includes: overview of the industry, background, structure, outlook, and resources and associations.
- Resume, Interviewing, Cover letter, Networking tips and advice
Tips for searching:
- Use the search bar on the top right
- Select Companies at the top to see a list of companies by industry or search for a specif company
- Select Internships at the top to search for internships and see lists of internships
- Select Schools at the top to see rankings of Undergraduate, Business Schools or Law Schools, or to search for a specific school.
Want help using the Vault? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.
Nov
20
2015
Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.
The database: Proquest Historical Annual Reports 
Where to find it: You can find it here, and under P in the databases A-Z list.
Annual reports (1844-current) available for over 800 companies, 43,000 reports, 1.3M pages. Searchable puff images with indexed data such as: financial, Fortune 500 ranking, industry classification, key people, geographic location, auditor and related companies. It can also be browsed by company name, related names, industry or date..
Use it to find:
- Annual reports, dating back to 1844
- Company histories
- Historical financials
Tips for searching:
- Do a Basic Search using the search box
- Or do an Advanced search – and look up companies or codes from a list
- Or Browse by Company, Industry or Date
Want help using the Proquest Historical Annual Reports? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.
Nov
06
2015
Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.
The database: Political Risk Yearbook
Where to find it: You can find it here, and under P in the databases A-Z list.
Political Risk Yearbook includes all 100 of Political Risk Services‘ Country Reports. Published annually in January, every report in the Yearbook is updated each year to include the latest report for each country, as of December of the previous year. This set includes eight regional volumes, covering countries around the world.
Use it to find:
- Country Reports for 100 different countries
- Reports include:
- Country Update
- Country Forecast: Map, Highlights, Current Data, Comment & Analysis, Forecast Scenarios, Political Framework
- Country Conditions: Climate for Investment & Trade, Background (Geography, Social Conditions, Government)
Tips for searching:
- Search by Country (drop down menu)
- Use the table of contents to navigate the report
Want help using the Political Risk Yearbook? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.
Oct
30
2015
THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.
The database: Country Watch: Website to the World 
Where to find it: You can find it here, and under A in the databases A-Z list.
CountryWatch is an information provider for corporations, government agencies, universities, schools, libraries and individuals needing up-to-date news and information on each of the recognized countries of the world.
CountryWatch provides critical country-specific intelligence and data to over 4000 clients including public and private sector organizations with overseas operations and global interests. In addition, CountryWatch provides country information to large media audiences in various venues as part of its media strategy.
Use it to find:
- CountryReviews – Country specific demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information
- CountryWire – daily news coverage for every country
- CountryData
- CountryMaps – thematic maps and political/physical maps
- CultureWatch – tailored to young students exploring the countries of the world and global events.
- Political Intelligence Briefings – featured countries
- Forecasts – Macroeconomic Forecasts for every country
Tips for searching:
- Choose your focus, see above, and then choose a country.
Want help using Country Watch? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.
Oct
15
2015
THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.
The database: Uniworld: American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries 
Where to find it: You can find it here, and under A in the databases A-Z list.
Uniworld Online, […] offer[s] two unique directories to unravel the maze of “who operates where” and “who owns whom” regardless of whether you’re sourcing, building your business, selling, tracking competitors, or seeking employment with a multinational firm. With Uniworld Online, you’ll find contact information for headquarters, branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates of the multinational firm. Since 1955, it’s all we’ve done and we do it well. All of the firms we list are multinational firms.
Use it to find:
- American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries
- Foreign Firms Operating in the United States
Tips for searching:
- Search by: country, region, state, keyword, zip code, radius, industry codes, revenue, number of employees
- Filter results to show only: public firms, private firms, US branch locations, etc.
- Download to Excel or view results
Want help using Uniworld: American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.
