To Find Books
Use the MERLIN Library Catalog and the MOBIUS Union Catalog to find resources relevant to your research. Relevant works can be found using subject headings (Library of Congress) such as:
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Banks and Banking
- Business Ethics
- Business Writing
- Commerce
- Deregulation
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior
- Production Management
- Public Administration
To find the location of a book in Miller Nichols Library, see the Location Guide.
To Find Articles
Remote (off-campus) access to databases is available only to UMKC students, faculty, and staff. All other users must access online resources within the Libraries. Begin searching by selecting a database. After selection you will be prompted to provide a UMKC Single Sign-On user name and password OR a 9-digit UMKC ID number followed by the letter k (example: 0123456789k) and last name, as needed.
- ABI/INFORM Global (ProQuest) 1971 - present.
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Selected full text 1985 - present. ABI/INFORM Global indexes and abstracts over 2,770 publications in the area of business and management, with full text available for over 1,840 titles. Publications range from magazines to trade publications to scholarly journals. Full text is also available for the Wall Street Journal.
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Business
Source Premier (EBSCOhost) 1922 - present; coverage varies by title Save to del.icio.us
Selected full text 1922 - present; coverage varies by title.
"Provides full text for nearly 8,350 scholarly business journals and other sources, including full text for more than 1,100 scholarly business publications. This database offers information in nearly every area of business including management, economics, finance, accounting, international business, and more.... The database also includes …country economic reports from the EIU, Global Insight, ICON Group, and CountryWatch” as well as the OECD. Detailed company profiles for the world's 10,000 largest companies are generated from Datamonitor reports incorporating SWOT analysis. Market research reports emanate largely from Gartner. [Source: Business Source Premier Database Information Screen, June 23, 2005]
Link to EBSCOhost web user's guide.
- LexisNexis Academic 1969 - present. Save to del.icio.us
Selected full text 1980 - present.Provides citations and abstracts or the full text of materials covering general news topics, company research and financial data, industry analysis, government and politics, taxation, and the law. Available resources include newspapers, magazines, journals, business reference materials, case law, law reviews, and industry reports. Link to LexisNexis Academic user's guide. - STAT-USA/Internet Current edition. Save to del.icio.us
Full text.
International and United States economic and business data from the Economic Bulletin Board (EBB), and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. STAT-USA is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. - Wall
Street Journal Index, 1959-Present
Ref Index Wall 2 HG1 .W26
Provides citations to articles printed in the 3-Star Eastern Edition of The Wall Street Journal. Items indexed include news items, column, feature articles, editorials, letters to the editor, obituaries, earnings reports, dividend reports, and arts reviews. Also, since 1981, this publication has also been a source of citations from Barron's journal.
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Selected Journals
This list includes journals available in the University Libraries (check the MERLIN Library Catalog for holdings and location information). To identify additional related journals, search MERLIN by subject or keyword.Print Journals Available at Miller Nichols Library:
(links to electronic versions, if available, are found on the MERLIN record site)- Business
Week (1929- ) Weekly.
Current issues, Circulation Desk, 1st Floor. - Forbes
(1929- ) Various years biweekly.
Current issues, Circulation Desk, 1st Floor. - Fortune (1930- ), Biweekly.
Current issues, Circulation Desk, 1st Floor. - Kansas
City Business Journal (1982- ).
Current issues, Circulation Desk, 1st Floor. - Survey
of Current Business (1921- ).
Gov Docs C 59.11
Survey of Current Business
Electronic Resource - Wall
Street Journal (1959- ).
Current issues, Circulation Desk, 1st Floor.
Electronic Journals on the Web:
- BizJournals
Local business news as well as headline articles from other major cities. Includes a Strategies in Small Business section and a weekly business calendar.
(www.bizjournals.com/) - Kansas City Business
Journal
(www.amcity.com/kansascity/index.html) - Saint Louis Business
Journal
(www.amcity.com/stlouis/index.html) - Wichita Business
Journal
(www.amcity.com/wichita/index.html) - Denver Business Journal
(www.amcity.com/denver/index.html) - Business Week Online
The website also features a Small Business section.
(www.businessweek.com) - Forbes
Get stock quotes, read top news and see the Forbes Lists including a list of the 400 richest Americans, the 200 Best Small Companies, and the 500 Largest Private Companies in the US. Also calculate things such as the amount of life insurance needed or how much money to save for college.
(www.forbes.com) - Fortune
Get the current Fortune 500 list and other lists of companies such as the best companies for minorities or the fastest growing companies. Check the Small Business section for tips useful to small business owners.
(www.pathfinder.com/fortune) - Survey of Current Business
The Bureau of Economic Analysis produces this monthly publication that is the primary source of information on the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA). Leading economic indicator are provided as well as an overview of economic growth, regional development, and business trends. Gross national product is calculated by business sector and type of expenditure. National income is provided by type and source.
(www.bea.gov/bea/pubs.htm) - Wall Street Journal Online
The "definitive source for the most reliable, accurate and relevant business news and information in the world today." Although full articles from the website are only available via paid subscription, you can learn about how the WSJ is arranged for optimal reading and read today's top headlines.
(online.wsj.com/public/us)
Reference Sources: Encyclopedias, Handbooks, Directories, Statistics, Bibliographies
Reference sources are useful for locating background information, definitions, general descriptions, and basic facts. Use these books to help you select or focus your research topic.
All call numbers in this guide refer to the UMKC Miller Nichols Library, unless otherwise noted. Titles are linked to the corresponding MERLIN Library Catalog record.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
| Encyclopedia
of Business Information Sources A guide to over 32,000 citations for business resources including abstracts, indexes, almanacs, yearbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, journals, research centers, databases, and biographical sources. |
q Ready Ref HF5353 .E9 |
| International Encyclopedia of Business and Management. | Ref HF1001 .I53 |
| The
Oxford Dictionary for the Business World Provides an alphabetical list of business terms, and entries for towns and cities with notes on their commercial and industrial activities. Entries for countries are included in boxes at the bottom of the page nearest their alphabetical place and provide population, GDP, and other statistics. Also, this publication includes entries for leading figures in the business world. Appendices include notes on the usage of English and punctuation, general office information, and information about business plans and speeches. |
Ref HF1001 .O96 |
Directories
| Business
Information Desk Reference: Where to Find Answers to Business Questions Information about printed materials, online databases, government agencies, and business organizations in a question and answer format. Look under "Basic Management Principles and Practices" at the question "How to formulate goals and objectives for a company" and see that the AMA Management Handbook would be a helpful resource. |
Ref HF54.52.U5 F74 |
| Business
Information: How to Find it, How to Use It In-depth descriptions of major business publications and databases. A subject and title index allow easy identification of sources. |
Ready Ref HF5356 .L36 |
Statistics
| Business
Statistics of the United States (Various years 1959-Present, Annual) Based on the former "Business Statistics" by the US Commerce Department. It contains general economic data on topics such as employment, earnings, investments, productivity, and foreign trade. Some statistics are provided by industry category and by state. Annual data for older years is provided and monthly data is provided for more years. The section for historical statistics provides quarterly data. |
Ready Ref HC101 .A131222 Earlier years GovDocs C59.11/3 |
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Economic
Indicators Handbook Historical information for a variety of economic measures such as the consumer and producer price index by city, gross national product, and stock market price indexes. |
Ref HC103 .E26 |
| International
Financial Statistics Locator Uses an alphabetical list of topics such as interest rates and exchange rates, to point users to a select list of resources including the Federal Reserve Bulletin, Barron's, the Financial Times, and the United Nations Statistical Yearbook. |
Ready Ref HG151 .7 .B37 |
Bibliographies
| Business
Information Sources Chapters 1-8 are devoted to general business topics such as industry statistics, investment sources, and company information. The remainder discusses resources for specific aspects of business such as management, corporate and bank finance, insurance and real estate, and marketing. A subject and title index quickly identifies useful resources. |
Ready Ref HF5251 .D16 |
| The
Business Library and How to Use It: A Guide to Sources and Research Strategies
for Information on Business and Management Has four main sections and subject and author/title indexes. The first section gives an overview of using library and research strategies. The second section reviews broad categories of materials such as books, indexes, and databases. Section three describes specific resources. The last section contains one chapter discussing important aspects of putting together a business report. |
Ref Z675 .B8 J6 |
Sources for Business Writing
| The
Elements of Business Writing This is a guide to writing clear concise letters, memos, reports, proposals, and other business documents. In 67 rules, this book uses the same style as Strunk and White's "Elementary Style" to discuss various issues and uses examples of interest to business students and professionals. The rules are grouped into seven chapters covering topics such as composition, format, tone, persuasion, and grammar. |
Ref HF5718 .3 .B53 |
| Executive
Writing: A Style Manual for the Business World This item, intended to teach American styles and techniques of writing, is divided into eight chapters that discuss various aspects of writing. A unique feature of the book is that each chapter has exercises that can be completed by the reader. An answer key also is provided at the end of each chapter. Although no index is provided, the table of contents informs the reader of all topics discussed in each chapter. A glossary of common American phrases is included. |
Ref HF5718 .3 .D53 |
| Writing
and Speaking at Work: A Practical Guide for Business Communication This item has two sections, one for writing and the other for speaking. Appendices provide sample letter, memos, and short papers. Topics covered include using illustrations, developing a good writing style, and rehearsing presentations. An index is provided. |
Ref HF5718 .B343 |
Government Publications
All call numbers in this guide refer to the UMKC Miller Nichols Library, unless otherwise noted.
- Economic
Report of the President Transmitted to the Congress (1947-Present)
Ready Ref GovDocs PR42.9
This mostly narrative report from the President provides information on the current state of the economy including the President's economic policies, an economic outlook, and statistics for the gross national product and a variety of other key indicators. - Key
Business Sources of the US Government
Ref Z7165 .U5 A664 1998
This resource is divided into sections such as agriculture, labor, and manufacturing and lists government sources in print and electronic format. Web addresses and Superintendent of Document numbers are provided as well as a description of the publication or Website. An appendix provides Web addresses of major government departments and agencies related to business.
Web Resources
- Business
Wire
(home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp) - PR Newswire
(www.prnewswire.com/)
Use search engines linked on the Internet Search Tools page to identify additional Web resources.
For further assistance, please contact the
Miller Nichols Library Reference Desk at (816) 235-1534.
