Finding Journal Article
Checking the Complete List of Journals Available at Albright
Finding Reference Sources
Finding Popular Books and AV Materials
Finding Quality Internet sites
REMOTE USERS NOTE: Students, faculty and staff accessing these databases from home or off site must log into the remote list of databases. You will need a current college ID card for obtaining access. Anyone with problems accessing these databases should call 610-921-7211 or email libraryref@alb.edu for assistance.
The most popular databases with international business information are listed in alphabetical order. You can read find more information on each database and review the online help options for each database by going to our Complete List of Library Databases. Once you find the sources you need, you can see if we own that particular magazine, journal or newspaper by checking a full listing of the serial items that the college can access in print (in the Library) or by reading online.
- ABI/Inform Global, available via ProQuest, premier business journal & newspaper database, much in full text online.
- Business and Company Resource Center, available via Gale Business Resources, combination of journal articles and reference book information, with much full text online.
- Business Periodicals Online, available via WilsonWeb, leading English language business periodical database, with some full text online.
- LexisNexis� Academic has completely revised (8/15/2007) their site for researching news, business, and legal topics. While it can be a powerful tool it is not as intuitive as some of our other databases. Look at the OVERVIEW and TUTORIALS to see how to do searches. If you still have questions please call Pat Brosenne at 610-921-7212 or email pbrosenne@alb.edu.
Check our list of online and print journals to determine which titles you can access in the library and online. If you cannot find the article you need, request it via interlibrary loan.
Reference sources provide solid background information on a topic or provide a quick and easy access to sources with factual information. You will want to consult them when you either want to get a good background on a topic (e.g., an encyclopedia entry) or to find a quick fact or definition (e.g., dictionary or almanac). The reference sources listed here may be in print or online format. Online database sources with a double asterisk, must be logged into as a remote user -- see instructions below.
REMOTE USERS NOTE: Students, faculty and staff accessing any starred databases from home or off site must log into the remote list of databases. You will need a current college ID card for obtaining access. Anyone with problems accessing these databases should call 610-921-7211 or email libraryref@alb.edu for assistance.
- A to Z of World Development [Ref 338.9 C956a, 1998]
- The Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Management [Ref 658.4 B632, 1999]
- Dun & Bradstreet's Guide to Doing Business Around he World [Ref658.848 M882d 1997]
- International Marketing Data and Statistics [Ref 330.9 I61 1995]
- Political Risk Yearbook [Ref 320.9 P759 2003 -- 8 vols]
- The Routledge Critical Dictionary of Global Economics [Ref 330.03 R869 1999]
- Statistical Abstract of the World [Ref 311.03 R869 1999]
- The Thunderbird Guide to International Business Resources on the World WIde Web [Ref 025.066 D284t 1997]
- World Market Share Reporter [Available online via Gale Business and Company Resource Center**]
To find books and AV materials at Albright, check our Online Public Access Catalog (a.k.a. OPAC)
Need some help in using the OPAC? Try scanning our online OPAC instruction guide. If you cannot locate what you need in the OPAC, try these other catalogs to find materials in other libraries, which can be interlibrary loaned.
Some popular books and AV materials used in international business classes are:
- Doing Business and Investing in... / Price Waterhouse [330.9 D657 -- international series]
- The Colonel comes to Japan [videorecording] / WGBH Boston [Video 338.7 C719]
There are many Internet gateways and high quality resources that provide high quality international business information. Some of the ones we recommend are:
B&E DataLinks: Econ and Financial Data Sources, indexes sources of domestic and international business economics
Canadian Economy Online, portal to Canadian economic information
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, publications available from ECLAC
Economist.com: Country Briefings, information on 60 countries
Export.gov Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today�s global marketplace.
Eurostat All things European Union: Structural Indicators, Euro Indicators, General and Regional statistics, Economy and finance, population and social conditions, industry, trade, services, external trade, transport and MORE! In English!
FITA:International Trade Web Sources, website maintained by the Federation of International Trade Associates
Global Macroeconomics and Financial Policy Site, information on current global topics
International Business and Economics, part of the International Affairs Resources Area as part of the WWW Virtual Library. Mostly in English, there are links to many current domestic and international trade, business, and economic sources.
International Monetary Fund, has many publications available online
International Business Resource Connection (IBRC), Part of the University of Kansas School of Business. Provides information on international business trade resources. Some restricted to U of K students but much open to anyone
Trade and Economy, US export and import data by country, region and product
VIBES: Virtual International Business and Economics Sources, accesses full text and statistical information
The World Bank Group, great information on the developing world
