Research Databases & Links
Use our free databases or pre-selected Web site links to help with your research.
Can't find the database you're seeking? Try our alphabetical listing!
Home Access = accessible online from home or work with a valid library card.
In-Library Access = accessible only from an Information Station within the Library buildings.
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Business Source Premier
from EBSCOhost The Business Searching Interface (BSI) provides business researchers with the highly-refined tools that they need in order to conduct sophisticated searches for the business content that they require. In addition, the new business-specific interface also features easy access to search options for Company, Industry, Author, Subject, and Publication lists. Learn more about this database from its online tutorial.
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A.M. Best
Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial services industries, including the banking and insurance sectors. Policyholders and depositors refer to Best's ratings and analysis as a means of assessing the financial strength and creditworthiness of risk-bearing entities and investment vehicles. Free registration is required. Business Wire Not just business news from around the world, but press releases, company profiles, and annual reports can be found on this site. Business.com The leading business search engine and pay-per-click advertising network, serving more than 40 million unique business users and thousands of advertisers every month. Business.gov Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies. The site's mission is to help businesses save time and money spent on regulatory compliance by providing quick and easy access to business laws, government regulations, forms, and agency contacts. Dayton Business Journal Access the latest headlines from the Dayton area's leading business newspaper. You can also search archives of DBJ and all of the its 42 sister publications. Glassdoor.com A comprehensive career resource with information on thousands of companies, including salaries, bonuses, and details for specific jobs at specific companies, as well as actual interview questions and hiring process details. Also included are reviews written by employees that highlight the pros and cons of working for a particular employer. Hoover's Online Obtain basic company information for free. In-depth company reports and profiles available to subscribers only. Moody's Moody's is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Registration (FREE) required. Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Search company filings and obtain filing forms. If you want to register your company or trademark in the state of Ohio, this is where you start. U.S. Census Bureau Business & industry statistics and economic indicators from the nation's largest statistical agency. For more recommended Web sites, categorized by specific business subjects, visit our Business Web Links section. |
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Byki Online Languages Byki (Before You Know It) is a powerful language learning system that uses flashcards to teach you a set of words or phrases. It is a thorough online resource with access to Word of the Day, Language Blogs, and proficiency tests. In addition to offering over 70 languages including ESL, Byki is on Twitter and Facebook! Learn more! Byki Mobile for iPhone: Byki has over 30 languages accessible on this app! Just download the app, then login to your Byki account. Click on the Byki Mobile link in the bottom right corner to access your activation code.
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Computer Source
from EBSCOhost Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. Offers full text for nearly 300 publications and indexing, and abstracts for nearly 450 publications.
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Mango Languages
Starting June 1, 2010, Mango Languages will no longer be offered by the Library. Instead, try Byki Online Languages, with over 80 languages to learn! |
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Reference USA
Select detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses, 210 million U.S. residents, and 855,000 U.S. health care providers. Information is compiled from yellow page and business white page telephone directories; annual reports, 10-Ks and other SEC information; Continuing Medical Education (CME) directories; federal, state, provincial and municipal government data; Chamber of Commerce information; leading business magazines, trade publications, newsletters, major newspapers, industry and specialty directories; and postal service information.
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Regional Business News
from EBSCOhost Provides full text for more than 50 regional business publications, 75 business journals, newspapers, and newswires, covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
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Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
The NetAdvantage home page offers ready access to Standard & Poor's premium content such as industry surveys, stock reports and fund reports. Timely features and commentary from Standard & Poor's on topics such as the economy, daily stock market activity, industry sectors, stocks, bonds, funds, and investment strategies are also available.
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Value Line
A research database that collects data and analyzes performance of approximately 8,000 stocks, 13,000 mutual funds, 80,000 options and other securities. A comprehensive source of information and advice, Value Line offers reports, stock lookup, timeliness ranking, portfolios and more.
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