Business Librarian
Student consultation hours
Spring 2023 Semester
- 2-5:30 p.m. Mondays
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays
- 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays
Your choice: Meet in-person in Hartman 1060 or via Zoom
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Welcome to the Research Guide for MBA courses!
This guide will help students use information to analyze case studies or write research papers.
Not sure where to start? Consult with one of our research experts.
What type of business information do you need?
Find competitors or industry financial benchmarks
- Your best bets are Data Axle, Mergent Online, BizMiner or PrivCo
- Access these databases on the Data about Companies page
Determine market size and identify your best customers
- Your best bets are Mintel Academic, Statista or Claritas 360
- Access these databases on the Data about Consumers page
Review sample plans from other businesses
- Your best bet is Business Plans Handbook
- Access this e-book via JMU Library Search
Examine your company's organizational culture or strategy
- Your best bet is Business Source Complete
- Access this database on the Data about Companies page.
Find media coverage about your company
- Your best bet is Factiva or Access World News
- Access these databases on the Find News Articles page.
Learn more about the industry you're analyzing
- Your best bets are Mergent Online or IBISWorld
- Access these databases on the Data about Companies page
Search for scholarly or peer-reviewed articles about business concepts
- Your best bets are Business Source Complete, PsycINFO, or JSTOR
- Access these databases on the Find Scholarly Articles page.
Find a particular scholarly article based on a citation
- Your best bet is Google Scholar
- Access this database on the Find Scholarly Articles page.
Undertake a comprehensive literature review
- Your best bet is Scopus
- Access this database on the Find Scholarly Articles page.
Understand trends affecting your industry before your interview
- Your best bets is IBISWorld
- Access this database on the Data about Companies page
Find media coverage about your company
- Your best bet is Factiva or Access World News
- Access these databases on the Find News Articles page.
Determine salary ranges for a location
- Your best bets are O*NET OnLine or the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics
- Access these databases on the Data about Careers or Jobs page.
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