Business

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Business Source Premier

Publication coverage: 1886 - present

Business database with thousands of sources, including scholarly journals, trade magazines, company and industry news and reports. Includes electronic full text of the Harvard Business Review.

IBISWorld

Canadian, U.S. and global industry sector research reports. Search by keyword or browse by sector. Reports include competitors, SWOT, market size and growth statistics.

Passport by Euromonitor International

International market research on consumer industries, economies, countries and companies. Provides country demographics and economic conditions; consumer lifestyle profiles; sales volume, value and forecasts for retail products, major brands and companies.
Stauffer Terrae
Stauffer Terrace and Fireplace Reading Room Hours September 23 to 29

The Fireplace Reading Room and terrace in Stauffer Library will be closed for a private event on Saturday September 23, reopening on Sunday as usual. 

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Upcoming Workshop: Getting Started with Library Research

If you are new to library research and not sure how to begin, this workshop is for you! We will walk you through the key tools to get started. Following the hands-on demonstration, you are welcome to ask questions and get one-on-one help.

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