Business Librarian
Student Consultation Hours
Spring 2025 Semester
- 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays
- 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays
- Various times on Fridays
Your choice: Meet in person in Hartman 1060 or online via Zoom
Note: These are my usual office hours. Some weeks, I might adjust these hours to visit classes or attend trainings.
If none of these times fit your schedule, send me an email with at least two dates/times you are available and I will try to accommodate.
Key resources
These JMU subscription resources will be the most useful to you when researching industries.
Researching off-campus? Use OpenAthens or, in some cases, JMU's VPN client. Instructions for both methods are available at lib.jmu.edu/connect.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowContent type(s): Analyst reports on more than 700 U.S. industries.
Dates covered: Current - Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowContent types: Maps competitors in a NAICS code that are operating in a geographic area (U.S. only: City, State, radius to a particular Zip code). Models sales/expenses.
Dates covered: Current - Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowContent type(s): U.S. and international publicly-held company data and analyst reports.
Dates covered: 1993 to present - Statista This link opens in a new windowContent type(s): Data aggregation and research platform. Use to find market share for industries/brands.
Dates covered: Varies
- Market Share ReporterContent type(s): Annual compilation of reported market share data on companies, products, and services.
Dates covered: 1991-present
- Mintel Academic This link opens in a new windowContent types: Market data and forecasting for consumer industries in the U.S.
Dates covered: Current - Mintel Market Sizes This link opens in a new windowContent types: Market data (sales volume and value) for consumer goods in the U.S. and other countries
Dates covered: Current
News and trends
Track trends and news affecting your industry using these JMU subscription resources.
- Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new windowAn online version of the Wall Street Journal
Note: First time users will need to create a personal account using these instructions. - New York Times This link opens in a new windowFull access to The New York Times and International New York Times content. Access also includes unlimited access to the Archives and learning tools such as the Learning Network and the New York Times inEducation website.
Note: First time users will need to create a one year renewable account using these instructions
- Bloomberg businessweek (JMU subscription)Content type(s): Business news and analysis
Dates covered: 1997- present - The Economist (JMU subscription)Content type(s): Business news and analysis
Dates covered: Jan 4, 1992 to present
Database help
JMU Libraries have put together these brief tutorials about using and citing key business databases.
