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This is a guide for research in the field of business, and for students enrolled in related courses. You'll find suggested reference books, subject databases useful for searching for articles from journals and magazines, and suggested World Wide Web resources.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact a UCC librarian to arrange an appointment.
Email: ucclibrary@umpqua.edu

Magazines |  Online Databases |   |  In-Library Resources |  Industry Tools |  Financial Information |  Oregon State Government |  U.S. Government | 

SELECTED MAGAZINES-- Online and In-Print

Business Week -Also available in print at UCC Library
The Economist
Forbes -Also available in print at UCC Library
Fortune -Also available in print at UCC Library
Inc. magazine -Also available in print at UCC Library
Oregon Business Magazine -Also available in print at UCC Library

DATABASE RESOURCES

EBSCOHost Databases
Off-campus access to these EBSCOHost databases is available to users with a UCC Library card. Please ask at the circulation desk in the library for a complete list of database usernames and passwords.

Academic Search Premier
The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides full text for more than 4,700 scholarly publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.

Business Source Premier
As the world's largest full text business database, Business Source Premier provides full text for nearly 7,800 scholarly business journals, including full text for more than 1125 peer-reviewed business publications. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business. This database provides full text (PDF) for more than 350 of the top scholarly journals dating as far back as 1922.

Other Databases

LexisNexis Academic-- News, Legal, and Business Collections
Access the full-text of newspapers, magazines, and newswires from both national and local sources, reaching back more than 20 years. Includes film reviews, commentaries and editorials, information from industry and business publications, as well as transcripts from T.V. and radio news programs. Not available off-campus.

The Oregonian (indexed through NewsBank)
Provides complete full-text access to articles and features in The Oregonian from 1988 to the present, excluding advertisements. Available off-campus; ask at the library for the username and password.

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STATISTICS & REFERENCE IN THE LIBRARY

Robert's Rules of Order
The standard reference for organizing meetings and committees since 1876, Robert's Rules of Order provides guidelines on how votes, discussions, notetaking, and other activities should occur at formal meetings. Includes an index and a table of special rules related to motions in the back of the book. REF 328.1 R

Statistical Abstract of the United States
A collection of the most commonly used and requested statistics about the United States from the U.S. Census Bureau. The data is organized by chapter into broad subject headings (i.e. Education, Industry, People) and a comprehensive index in the back of the book allows one to find statistics on many specific subjects. The index lists table numbers, not page numbers. REF 317.3 U
(N.B.: Statistics from the U.S. Census for local communities is also available online, click here.)

Injury Facts
This volume provides statistics, graphs, and reports on workplace injuries and deaths by occupation in the United States from the National Safety Council. A glossary and brief index are included. REF 317.3 N

World Development Indicators
This collection of worldwide statistics from the World Bank provides information on the social welfare, economy, environment, and globalization of many nations side-by-side for comparision. REF 310 W

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries "Technical Assistance for Employers" Handbooks (REF 344.01 G):
Civil Rights Laws
Documentation, Discipline, & Discharge
Family Leave Laws
Policy Writing Guidelines
Wage & Hour Laws

These handbook give employers (and other interested parties) information on the ins and outs of labor laws and relations in Oregon. References to relevant sections of the Oregon Revised Statues and US law are provided for each section as well.

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INDUSTRY & TOOLS: Calculators and Estimators

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION: News, Stock Information, Educational Resources

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OREGON GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Oregon Business Guide
Information on starting a business in Oregon along with a startup checklist, information for Oregon employers and business assistance programs that are available.

Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Created to assist Oregon businesses and governments to create economic opportunities for both businesses and communities. This site covers a wide range of topics including information on financial services, government programs, and state economic data.

Oregon Office of Economic Analysis
Economic and population forecasts for the State of Oregon.

Oregon Labor Market Information System
Employment and occupational information for the State of Oregon with some information broken down by county. Check out the various links on the left side of the homepage for some great resources.

Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
Administers state laws and rules governing a wide variety of activities affecting consumers, workers, business, and economic growth for the State of Oregon. This site has links to the different divisions responsible for regulating and enforcing the different activities of interest.

Oregon State Economic Development Prospector
The state's official public-private website for site consultants and businesses interested in relocating or expanding a business in Oregon. This web resource provides a comprehensive database of available sites and buildings by city, county, type of property and size using a powerful geographic information system. Also included are detailed community profiles and a contact list of statewide economic development professionals.

Division of Finance and Corporate Securities
State of Oregon agency that regulates and supervises the financial institutions and securities industries doing business in the state.

Oregon Insurance Division
They are responsible for protecting the public's interests by ensuring the financial soundness of insurers, the availability and affordability of insurance, and fair treatment of policyholders and claimants while maintaining a positive business climate.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Agencies and Statistics

American Factfinder
A statistics resource created by the U.S. Census Bureau, look up population and economic statistics by local community name or zip code, check on the current U.S. population, find educational statistics, and much more.

FedStats
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.

State and County Quick Facts
Quick and easy access to facts about people, business, and geography from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Many statistics dealing with labor and employment. Also contains such information as the consumer price index, wages, import/export and occupational information. A valuable and comprehensive resource.

Bureau of Economic Analysis
An agency of the Department of Commerce that provides up to date, relevant and accurate economic data and statistics. Information includes economic data covering international, national, regional and industry wide statistics. This is a great site to find the latest information on economic indicators (GDP, personal income and international trade statistics, to name a few).

Business Advisor
A one-stop electronic link to the information and services government provides for the business community.

CDC Workplace Safety & Health
Provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.

Economic Indicators
Prepared and published monthly for the Joint Economic Committee of Congress by the Council of Economic Advisers. Reports from 1995 to the last month published.

Economic Statistics Briefing Room
Easy access to current Federal economic indicators through a link at the White House homepage.

Department of Commerce
The Federal branch of government responsible for regulation and assistance to business, commerce and trade.

Securities and Exchange Commission
Responsible for regulating U.S. securities markets and protect investor interests. The SEC works to promote disclosure of important information, enforcing the securities laws and protect investors who interact with the various organizations and individuals who make up the securities markets.

Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve's duties fall into four general areas: conducting the nation's monetary policy; supervising and regulating banking institutions and protecting the credit rights of consumers; maintaining the stability of the financial system; and providing certain financial services to the U.S. government, the public, financial institutions, and foreign official institutions.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
A link to the Federal Reserve Bank that has jurisdiction over the Western United States including Oregon. This is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that are responsible for supervision and regulation of monetary policy.

Federal Reserve Board-Statistics: Releases and Historical Data
Statistics and data that are both current and archived and that deal with different aspects of the nation's monetary policy.

NAICS Codes and Titles
Latest update (2002) and revisions for the North American Industry Classification System. The NAICS has replaced the SIC system for industry classification.

SIC-U.S. Standard Industrial Classification System-Online
Searchable database of the 1987 version (the last version) of the SIC manual by keyword or 4 digit SIC number. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has been developed to replace the SIC system.

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