Library Guides: Ivy College of Business: Library Resources: Using Library Article Databases

New Library Databases

The Library provides access to article databases and other resources for business. No boring you with a long list, though. Below are some recent additions, best bets for getting started, and where you can find out more. Ready, set, go!.

SAGE Business Cases This link opens in a new window
Sage Business Cases provides faculty, students, and researchers with access to authoritative business cases from over 120 countries and across all business disciplines.
American Energy Society This link opens in a new window
The American Energy Society, an independent professional association in support of energy and sustainability, offers a mix of resources for researchers, students, and businesspeople working in the energy sector. Two publications, Energy Matters and Energy Today are provided, along with reports, archives, datasets and analytics, and maps. Professional and career development resources are available as well as information about grants and potential partners.

Please note: access to this resource requires registration using an @iastate.edu e-mail address. This resource is not available to members of the public visiting Parks Library.
Bizminer This link opens in a new window
Bizminer is an important market research tool. It provides financial benchmarks and industry analysis for 9000 lines of business. Benchmarks are available down to the local level.

Bets Bets for Business Databases

Use these databases as a starting place for your research. You can search by subject or publication, and limit searches by date.

ABI/INFORM Global This link opens in a new window
Search worldwide business periodicals for in-depth coverage of business topics.
ABI/INFORM Global tutorial
Business Source Elite This link opens in a new window
Business Source Elite provides full text for nearly 1,060 journals covering business, management, economics, finance, banking, accounting.
Business Source Elite tutorial
Entrepreneurship database This link opens in a new window
The Entrepreneurship Database provides access to key scholarship, tools, and resources to help entrepreneurs and students navigate the complex world of small business.
IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Search by NAICS code or keyword to find thousands of U.S. industry research reports. Includes reports for the US, UK, and China.

Search or browse Business Database

Search or browse all the ISU Library's Article Databases