Business Library News

Database of the Week: PsycINFO

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: PsycINFO

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under P in the databases A-Z list.
The PsycINFO database covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, and other areas. PsycINFO’s coverage is worldwide, and includes references and abstracts to over 1500 journals in more than 35 languages, and book chapters and books in the English language. Over 50,000 references are added annually. Popular literature is excluded.

Use it to find:

Journal articles, book chapters, book reviews, editorials
Clinical case reports, empirical studies, literature reviews
Includes disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics,etc
Includes topics such as: Advertising, Marketing, Decision Making, Consumer Behavior, Job performance, Organizational Behavior, etc.

Tips for searching:

Use the Easy Search or Advanced search options
Use the sidebar on the left to narrow your results
PsycINFO does not provide full-text. Always search our e -Journal listings to see if we have access to the journal. See a tutorial here.

Want help using PsycINFO? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

New York Times: Print Makes a Come-Back

The Plot Twist, featured in the New York Times, describes a strong resurgence in print sales, fueled in part by sharper business practices by sellers, as well as a drop in e-books’ popularity.

University students and staff can also read the article via Bloomberg (requires sign-in):

https://global.factiva.com/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI006500&an=NYTF000020150923eb9n0004l&cat=a&ep=ASI

New Laptops!

The Pomerantz Business Library has 12 new Dell Latitudes.

Software includes Microsoft Office 2013.
Laptops have Webcams for use with Skype (included).
Users can print with Web printing (http://printing.its.uiowa.edu).
University students and staff can use their ID’s to borrow a laptop for 4-hour loan (Library use only).

Database of the Week: Passport

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: Passport (Consumer Industries) – Euromonitor International

Where to find it: You can find it Passport, and under P in the databases A-Z list.

NB: HawkID login is required for all users.
Passport is Euromonitor International’s global market analysis software platform, which analyses the industry in countries around the world. It monitors industry trends and gives strategic analysis and a market size and market share database for products across all key countries.

Use it to find:

Global industry data / analysis
Industries include:Alcoholic drinks, Apparel and footwear, Beauty and personal care, Consumer appliances, Consumer electronics, Consumer finance, Consumer foodservice, Consumer health, Eyewear, Fresh food, Health and wellness, Home and garden, Home care, Hot drinks, Ingredients, Luxury goods, Packaged food, Packaging, Personal accessories, Pet care, Retailing, Soft drinks, Tissue & hygiene, Tobacco, Toys and games, Travel.
Each industry contains categories to choose from
Industry trends
Competitive analysis
Sales by sub category
Company shares
Brand shares
Forecasting
Distribution
Company profiles

Tips for searching:

Use the search box – top right
Alternatively, choose one of the options at the top – Search, Industries, Economies, Companies
By choosing “Search” – you will be able to search within specific content – Categories and Topics, Companies, Brands, packaging, Closures
By choosing “Industries” – you can pick an industry

Want help using Passport? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Collegeland: New York Times Magazine

From physical facilities to sexual assault, Collegeland, a New York Times Magazine special is also available in print at the Pomerantz Business Library.

PrivCo Excellence in Librarianship: Kimberly Bloedel

Congratulations to Kimberly Bloedel, Head of the Pomerantz Business Library! She is one of three people PrivCo has recognized for exemplary support and advancement of the profession. “Kimberly should be commended for excellence in collaborative partnerships and instruction.” – Judging Panel

New Business Library Acquisition: Passport (from Euromonitor)

Faculty, staff and students now have access to Passport. Passport is Euromonitor International’s global market analysis software platform and provides industry analysis in countries around the world. The database includes a market size and market share database for all products across key countries.

Passport can be accessed from the Business Library website’s Databases A-Z list: Please note that on campus and off campus users will be required to enter in a HawkID and password to access Passport.

If you have any questions, please contact a business library staff member.

Business Library Closed June 20th and August 1st

In addition to the University Holiday, Saturday, July 4^th, the Pomerantz Business Library will be closed two additional Saturdays this summer: June 20^th and August 1^st.

China Data Online – Trial ends 17 June 2015

China Data Online includes China Statistical Databases, China Census Databases, and China Spatial Data Service (China Geo-Explorer). It provides easy access to the various statistical yearbooks published by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, comprehensive statistics, and Census data of economy and population at national, provincial, city, county, and even township levels.

Please send additional comments to Brett Cloyd.

Free Coffee for Finals!

Stop by the Business Library 9 am–5 pm during finals week for a free cup of coffee. Add some creamer and sugar—and study away!

Best of luck, students and staff.