Guide for Business Faculty: Journals & Databases
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Business Databases at the Multnomah County Library
Multnomah County Library (MCL) provides some excellent databases that are not available at the PSU Library. You (even if you don't live in the county) can get a free MCL card that grants you remote access to their online content (databases, ebooks, audiobooks, etc.). If asked, mention you are a PSU faculty/staff/student (there is an agreement between MCL and PSU that all PSU affiliates can get a card regardless of their home address). You may be asked for a local address (e.g., use department building address if you don't live here) for them to send you a welcome postcard (no personal info except for your name).
With the MCL card, you can access most of their databases remotely (from home or elsewhere). Below is a select list of relevant business databases. For a comprehensive list of available MCL online resources, go to Research Tools and Resources (select Local Business in the Topics box for specifically business resources).
Business Databases at the PSU Library
This is not an exhaustive list. Check the Core Business Resource Quick Reference for best bets.
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Business Insights: GlobalProvides company and industry profiles, including SWOT reports, market share reports, investment reports, articles, financials, and case studies.
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Business Source PremierProvides full text and citations to articles in various business publications; also includes company profiles, industry profiles, and country information.
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Investext (via Mergent Online)Provides reports written by analysts at investment banks, brokerage houses, and consulting firms. Reports cover financials and analysis on companies and select industries.
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Mergent OnlineProvides detailed information on US and international public companies.
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MintelMaintains market research reports and consumer demographic/lifestyle profiles covering U.S. and international marketplaces.
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Nexis UniIncludes full text sources for regional, national, and international newspapers as well as business, legal, and medical publications, and also, government documents.
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PassportContains extensive statistics and analyses on countries, industries, companies, and consumers.
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Portland Business JournalProvides access to Portland Business Journal and Book of Lists. Also includes other city business journals.
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Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA)Provides profiles of U.S. companies, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
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RIA CheckpointProvides access to U.S. federal and state tax publications, including both primary source materials (e.g., Internal Revenue Code and Federal Tax Cases) and editorial materials. To create a personal account for additional functionalities, check out the database tutorial.
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Simmons InsightsDemographics, psychographics, and media usage of U.S. adult consumers. Allows 5 simultaneous users.
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StatistaProvides statistics from over 18,000 free and proprietary sources on a wide range of topics such as business, media, and demographics.
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Wall Street JournalOffers full text articles in The Wall Street Journal (Eastern edition, 1984-present) and the online edition (2010-present ), excluding stock quotes and classified ads. Updated daily.
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Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)Provides access to datasets in business, economics, finance, and sustainability (such as Compustat North America, CRSP, Dow Jones, Eventus, MSCI, TRACE, and more). Access limited to current PSU students, faculty, and staff. After logging in with PSU ID, user will get a 3-day Access Pass. Log in again to get another one after the previous pass expires. User may also request an account
