list of “essential business reference tools” and essays on topics related to business reference sources and ser vices. The entries in the core list include citation, authority and scope, and evalu- ation. For smaller and budget-conscious libraries, recommended entries are noted with an asterisk.
To supplement the core list, essays cover data- bases, periodicals, investment sources, and govern- ment information guides, directories, and essential sources. Other essays explore issues and ser vices in business libraries, for example, acquisitions and collection development, practice of orga nization, reference, and marketing.
389 Encyclopedia of business information sources. 22nd ed. L. D. Hall, ed.
1249p. Thomson Gale, 2007. ISBN 0787683078. $$
016.33 HF5351
This directory provides more than 35,000 citations for business information sources, including direc- tories, periodicals and newsletters, handbooks, abstracts and indexes, bibliographies, biographical sources, databases, almanacs and yearbooks, ency- clopedias, dictionaries, financial ratios, trade associ- ations, research centers and institutes, and statistics sources. The main directory is arranged by subject.
Publications and databases include publisher, fre- quency, cost, and basic description. Orga nizations include address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and web address, and basic description. Cross- references are provided in the contents outline and within entries. The sources-cited section sorts all entries from the main text alphabetically by publi- cation or orga nization name and includes complete contact information. The subject orga nization of this directory makes it valuable for librarians and researchers looking for useful sources for a particu- lar industry, topic, or issue.
390 Industry research using the Economic Census: How to find it, how to use it.
J. C. Boettcher and L. M. Gaines. 305p.
Greenwood, 2004. ISBN 157356351X. $
338.0973 HC101
This source provides an excellent overview of how to use the Economic Census and the wealth of information available within this generally under- utilized work. The Economic Census is published every five years by the U.S. Census Bureau and contains numerous data on business, including products, establishments, companies, industries, gross domestic product estimates, input/output
measures, and price indexes. This guide is divided into three parts: overview, history, and content of the census; examples of industry sectors; and appendixes. The appendixes include acronyms, sample questionnaires, regional federal depository libraries, data center lead agencies, and Census Bureau regional offices. This source will be invalu- able to librarians, students, professionals, and the general public.
391 Strauss’s handbook of business information: A guide for librarians, students, and researchers. 2nd ed.
R. W. Moss. 455p. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. ISBN 1563085208. $
016.33 HF1010; Z7164
This valuable source provides an overview of selected sources, business concepts, and research strategies. There are two parts, the first cover- ing formats and the second covering specific areas. Resource reviews are extensive, and similar resources are often grouped together and com- pared. Students and researchers will find the concept explanations in part 2 helpful. In the mar- keting section, a real-world example is provided for the four main marketing activities: product, price, place, and promotion. Appendixes cover acronyms and abbreviations, federal government departments and agencies, federal government corporations and independent agencies, key economic indicators, and selected websites. Indexes are provided for titles and subjects.
Biographical Sources
392 African-American business leaders and entrepreneurs. R. Kranz. 322p. Facts on File, 2004. ISBN 0816051011. $
338.092 HC102.5
Part of the American Biographies series, this work provides more than 155 biographical entries on African American business leaders from colonial times to the present. The A–Z entries begin with birth and death dates, followed by a statement of the person’s role, such as cookie company founder.
The person’s importance is explained further, fol- lowed by a chronological telling of his or her life.
Suggestions for further reading follow each entry, and a separate bibliography of recommended sources is also included. Entries are also classi- fied by business type and year of birth. The index is fairly comprehensive. This easy-to-read and
engaging encyclopedia will be of interest to stu- dents, historians, and the general public.
393 American inventors, entrepreneurs, and business visionaries. C. W.
Carey. 410p. Facts on File, 2002. ISBN 0816045593. $
338.092 CT214
Part of the American Biographies series, this work provides 260 biographical entries on famous and not so famous men and women who illustrate the history of invention and entrepreneurialism in America. The topical introduction discusses how the economy has changed since the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and highlights some of the individuals who instigated these changes. The A–Z entries begin with birth and death dates, fol- lowed by a statement of the person’s role, such as inventor of plastic. The person’s importance is explained further, followed by a chronological tell- ing of his or her life. Suggestions for further read- ing follow each entry, and a separate bibliography of recommended sources is also included. Entries are also classified by invention/business type and year of birth. The index is fairly comprehensive.
This easy-to-read and engaging encyclopedia will be of interest to students, historians, and the gen- eral public.
394 Who’s who in finance and business.
Marquis Who’s Who, 2005–. Annual.
ISSN 1930-3262. $$
338 HF3023
This title, formerly Who’s who in finance and indus- try, provides more than 24,000 entries on business leaders from the United States and more than 100 other nations and territories. Entries are provided for executives of the largest U.S. firms, largest minority-owned businesses, and largest Mexican and Canadian industrial firms. Also included are chairpersons and presidents of North America’s stock exchanges, presidents of chambers of com- merce, heads of relevant federal departments, and administrators and professors from the top business schools in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Following the typical Marquis Who’s Who format, entries include name, occupation, vital statistics, family information, education and certifications, career history, activities and memberships, political affiliation, religion, and addresses. The professional index is divided by business area, then by country and region and/or city.
Databases
395 ABI/Inform. ProQuest. www.proquest .com.
Produced by ProQuest, this database provides articles from major business publications, includ- ing newspapers, magazines, journals, and trade publications. Coverage is typically from 1971 to the present. Three versions exist to meet the needs of different libraries, and content varies. The Select version covers 350 core business periodicals, Research covers almost 1,400 North American sources, and Global covers almost 1,800 world- wide business periodicals. See the website for addi- tional details. This database is popular because of its relatively easy search features, some full-text availability, and quality of sources.
396 Business source premier. EBSCO.
www.epnet.com.
Provided through EBSCOhost, this database pro- vides cover articles, company profiles, case stud- ies, and reports on industries, market research, and countries. Coverage varies by publication, and some full-text journals go back to 1965. Articles are from magazines, newspapers, journals, and trade publications, more than 2,200 of which include full text. The full text of 10,120 company profiles, 5,031 industry reports, 166 case studies, and 426 market-research reports are published by Datamonitor, a well-known provider of industry and market analysis. Some 1,415 full-text coun- try reports are assembled from several sources by major publishers, including Background notes, by the U.S. Department of State; Country monitor, by Global Insight; Country profiles, by Datamonitor;
Country review, by CountryWatch; Economic com- petitiveness, by ICON Group; and Political risk yearbook, by PRS Group. Despite the multidisci- pline application, these country reports are not available in other EBSCOhost databases. Two other versions exist, Business Source Elite and Business Source Complete. See the website for details (www.epnet.com). This database is popu- lar because of its relatively easy search and naviga- tion features, availability of full text, and quality and quantity of sources.
397 Hoover’s online. Hoover’s. www .hoovers.com.
This database from Hoover’s contains full-text infor- mation from the print editions of American business, World business, Private companies, and Emerging com- panies, including company and industry profiles,
executive biographies, news and press releases, com- pany financials, and SEC reports. Three subscription packages are available, and details are presented on the website. For pricing, contact the publisher. The website also includes some free content with limited information on the company, including overview, key numbers, key people (names only), top com- petitors with key numbers, SEC filings, news and press releases, interviews with expert analysts and business leaders by industry, and a list of subsidiar- ies and affiliates. This databases is relatively easy to use, provides full text, and is an excellent source for company information.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
398 Business: The ultimate resource. 2nd ed. 1973p. Basic Books, 2006. ISBN 9780465008308. $
658 HD38.15
This “ultimate resource” provides a wealth of infor- mation in one well-orga nized, well-written work.
Comprised of seven distinct sections, this work includes best-practice essays from leading writers, management checklists and action lists, a manage- ment library with summaries of the most influential books, profiles of business thinkers and manage- ment giants, a global dictionary, a business alma- nac with country and industry profiles, and a guide to best sources. Readers can also use the password in the user’s guide to log on to the book’s website and sign up for e-mail updates. All collections will find this source useful.
399 Business cycles and depressions: An encyclopedia. D. Glasner, ed. 800p.
Garland, 1997. ISBN 0824009444. $$
338.5 HB3711
Written for students, researchers, and laypeople, this encyclopedia includes more than 300 arti- cles on business cycles, recessions, depressions, financial panics, and crises, including theories and the statistical techniques used to study them.
Biographical entries are provided for important contributors to the study of business cycles born before 1920. Cross-references and bibliographies are provided for entries. Appendixes include chro- nologies of classical business cycles since the late eighteenth century and a chronology of growth cycles since 1948. The index is comprehensive.
400 Encyclopedia of African American business history. J. E. K. Walker. 721p.
Greenwood, 1999. ISBN 0313295492. $$
338.6 HD2344.5
This well-written and comprehensive work in- cludes more than 200 entries comprised of biog- raphies and topics related to black business history and surveys of black business participation in select industries. Topics cover enterprises, indus- tries, events, trends, movements, and other activi- ties. Several entries are tied to a specific historical period and are noted in the title or just after the title of the entry. Entries are arranged alphabeti- cally, and the index is substantial. Cross-references are noted with an asterisk indicating that the term or name has its own entry. Selected bibliographies are provided for all entries, and these citations are compiled into a larger bibliography arranged by subject. A chronology of black business history from 1619 to 1999 is also provided.
401 Encyclopedia of American business.
W. D. Folsom and R. Boulware, eds.
516p. Facts on File, 2004. ISBN 0816046433. $
338.0973 HF1001
Written in an easy-to-understand style, this encyclo- pedia is geared toward students and others who need a basic understanding of economic issues, concepts, principles, laws, and institutions. Most entries have further-reading suggestions, and there is a general bibliography at the end. The index is well planned and provides a good starting point for researchers.
402 Encyclopedia of American women in business: From colonial times to the present. C. H. Krismann. 2v., 692p.
Greenwood, 2004. ISBN 0313327572. $$
338.092 HD6054.4
This encyclopedia provides a general introduc- tion to the role women have played in American business. The bulk of the work includes more than 300 biographies of important American business- women. Additional entries cover such issues fac- ing women as child care, diversity, and education.
Women’s role in various industries is also explored.
Appendixes list the most powerful businesswomen in America, the top women business owners, and women business leaders by ethnic/cultural heri- tage, historical periods, and professions. Entries include further readings, and there is a separate bibliography at the end of volume 2.
403 Encyclopedia of capitalism. S. B.
Hussain, ed. 3v., 1115p. Facts on File,
2004. ISBN 0816052247. $$
330 HB501
This well-written and accessible three-volume set contains 750 entries covering the historical evolu- tion of capitalism on an international scope. Written by scholars and experts, this encyclopedia explores capitalism through definitions, biographies, com- pany profiles, policies of presidential administra- tions, country profiles, and historical events and social movements. Entries include a bibliography for additional research. A timeline, glossary, and a bibliography of selected sources are also provided.
The appendixes provide statistics on international trade by region and sector. The index is com- prehensive, with extensive cross-references. This source will be useful to students and researchers at all levels who are interested in economic history.
404 Encyclopedia of leadership. G. R.
Goethals, G. J. Sorenson, and J. M.
Burns, eds. 4v. Sage, 2004. ISBN 076192597X. $$$
658.4 HD57.7
This encyclopedia serves to cover leadership on an interdisciplinary and global level, with entries on people, leadership characteristics, events, theories, styles, scholarship, and orga nizations. Leadership has become an increasingly important aspect of business studies in recent years, and this work includes biographies of business leaders, company case studies, and historical entries on several fields of business. This work also includes an examina- tion of leadership issues relating to women and gender. A readers’ guide listing entries by topic is available at the front of each volume. Individual entries include further reading, and a bibliogra- phy of significant works is provided as an appen- dix. There are two appendixes covering primary sources: one with presidential speeches on foreign policy and war and one with sacred texts from major religions. A directory of leadership programs is also provided. This work is valuable to multiple user groups, including students, scholars, practi- tioners, managers, and the general public.
405 Encyclopedia of public relations.
R. L. Heath, ed. 2v. Sage, 2005. ISBN 0761927336. $$
659.2 HD59
The goal of this work is to foster a better understand- ing of public relations (PR)—a much misunderstood area according to the editor. This work delves into the many facets of PR, covering biographies, terminology,
theories, orga nizations, events, and research methods on an international scope. Entries are written with the general public in mind and include bibliographies.
The extensive appendixes include codes of ethics, historical milestones, a report on PR education, sam- ple historical and recent corporate annual reports, a directory of local society chapters, online resources, colleges and universities with PR programs, and a dic- tionary of PR measurement.
406 Encyclopedia of world trade: From ancient times to present. C. C.
Northrup, ed. 4v. M. E. Sharpe, 2005.
ISBN 0765680580. $$
382 HF1373
This source provides an excellent introduction to how trade has developed throughout the world.
Entries cover biographies, historical events, orga- nizations, countries, and political and social issues.
Longer essays explore the connections between trade and religion, war, communication, and other issues. A topic finder supplements the alphabeti- cal arrangement. Maps are provided to illustrate major subjects like “Global Economy, 1600” and
“Global Oil Trade, 2004.” A brief bibliography accompanies each entry, and a comprehensive bibliography is provided in volume 4. More than sixty primary documents are also included, such as “Code of Hammurabi,” “Wealth of Nations,” and
“Agreement Establishing the World Trade Orga- nization.” A chronology of world trade and a glos- sary are also included. There are three indexes:
general, biographical, and geographical.
407 Historical encyclopedia of American labor. R. E. Weir and J. P. Hanlan, eds. 2v. Greenwood, 2004. ISBN 0313318409. $$
331.88 HD8066
Written for students and the general public, this work provides an excellent introduction to impor- tant events, legislation, terminology, unions, and union leaders that have had an impact on American labor. Entries are well written and comprehensively cross-referenced. Suggested readings are provided for entries, and a separate bibliography is orga nized by category. The appendix contains excerpts from primary documents, including orga nization con- tracts, mission statements, interviews, poems, songs, and articles from newspapers and magazines.
408 St. James encyclopedia of labor history worldwide: Major events in
labor history and their impact.
N. Schlager, ed. 2v. St. James Press, 2004. ISBN 1558625429. $$
331.8 HD4839
Covering events from 1800 to 2000, this encyclo- pedia provides an excellent and accessible intro- duction to labor history on an international level.
There are two topical introductions: one covering U.S. labor history and one for international labor history. Entries include a synopsis, timeline, event and context overview, key players, and a bibliog- raphy. A glossary, chronology, and reading list supplement the collection.
Directories
409 Business orga nizations, agencies, and publications directory. 19th ed.
L. D. Hall, ed. 2033p. Thomson Gale, 2006. ISBN 0787678295. $$$
061.3 HF3010
The subtitle says it all—a guide to more than 40,000 new and established orga nizations, agen- cies, and publications concerned with interna- tional and U.S. business, trade, and industry. The directory is divided into five sections: U.S. and international orga nizations, government agencies and programs, facilities and ser vices, research and education facilities, and publications and informa- tion ser vices. Section descriptions are provided for users and include content and selection criteria, arrangement, source, and what entries are indexed by. A name and keyword index lists all entries in the directory with entry numbers, not page num- bers. Providing a one-stop source for associations, labor unions, chambers of commerce, federal agen- cies, diplomatic offices, conference and convention centers, trade shows, business schools, periodicals newsletters and more, this directory will be use- ful for all libraries although the price will likely be prohibitive for some. Headquarters USA provides similar information and costs less.
410 Directory of business information resources, 2007. 14th ed. R. Gottlieb, ed. 2300p. Grey House, 2006. ISBN 1592371469. $$
016.65 HF54.52
This annual directory is orga nized by industry and lists associations, newsletters, magazines, jour- nals, magazine special issues, trade shows, direc- tories, databases, websites, and international trade
contacts. For associations, entries include address, contact numbers, e-mail, website, key execu- tives, descriptions, number of members, and year founded. Publication entries include contact infor- mation, description, frequency, subscription price, circulation, and scheduled special issues for maga- zines. Trade-show entries include contact informa- tion, description, attendees, and months. Indexes are provided for entry and publisher.
411 Headquarters USA: A directory of contact information for headquarters and other central offices of major business and orga nizations in the United States and Canada. 2v.
Omnigraphics, 2001–. Annual. ISSN 1531-2909. $$
384.6 E154.5
This annual directory provides contact information for businesses, orga nizations, agencies, institutions, and high-profile individuals. Coverage includes chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, convention and visitors bureaus, cultural orga- nizations, foundations, libraries, media, military bases, sports orga nizations, and United Nations agencies. Listings are provided alphabetically and by subject and contain mailing addresses, phone numbers, toll-free numbers, web addresses, and stock symbols. A section on conglomerates used in the directory lists businesses with subsidiaries, divisions, and/or units. This directory will be use- ful for all libraries.
412 National trade and professional associations of the United States.
C. Colgate and J. J. Russell.
Columbia Books, 1982–. Annual.
ISSN 0734-354X. $$
061.3 HD2425
This directory lists more than 7,600 trade asso- ciations, professional societies, labor unions, and related national groups that support business and industry. Listings can include address, at least one contact person, number of members, number of full-time staff, annual budget, meetings and con- ferences, and publications. The historical note can include a description of the history, purpose, membership, programs, membership fees, politi- cal affiliation, and alliances with other associations.
Indexes are provided by subject, geography, bud- get, executive, and acronym. A roster of association management firms is also included.
413 State and regional associations of the United States. Columbia Books, 1989–.
Annual. ISSN 1044-324X. $$
380.1 HD2425
A companion volume to National trade and profes- sional associations of the United States, this is arranged by state/region and covers 7,300 associations and professional societies. Listings can include address, at least one contact person, number of members, number of full-time staff, annual budget, meetings and conferences, and publications. A roster of asso- ciation management firms is also included.
Handbooks, Yearbooks, and Almanacs
414 Business rankings annual. Business Library (Brooklyn Public Library).
Thomson Gale, 1989–. Annual.
ISSN 1043-7908. $$
338.7 HG4050
This annual publication provides lists of compa- nies, products, ser vices, and activities ranked by factors, including assets, sales, revenue, produc- tion, employees, market value, and more. This source is arranged by subject and is international in scope. Data have been compiled from a variety of published sources, and each entry provides the source information, including when it is published, for example, annual or semiannual. This makes it easy to search for updated statistics, as many of the results are two to three years old. Having the source information to follow up on also allows libraries to purchase this work every two or three years to save on expenditures for this costly title. The index is fairly comprehensive and provides entry numbers, not page numbers. A separate cumulative index going back to 1989 is provided as part of the set.
415 Business statistics of the United States:
Patterns of economic change, 2006.
11th ed. C. J. Stawser, ed. 656p. Bernan Press, 2006. ISBN 1598880098. $$
330.021 HC101
Compiled largely from government sources, this book of statistical tables is an excellent starting point for gathering data on the U.S. economy, industry profiles, historical data, and regional and state data.
Commonly requested data covered here include gross domestic product, household income distribu- tion, consumer spending, consumer price indexes, and international comparisons and exchange rates.
When available, annual data are provided from 1946
to 2004, with the historical data chapter covering selected annual data from 1929 to 1948. The reader is provided with an introductory section on how to use the data, and each chapter includes notes and definitions. Unfortunately, the index is weak and lacks useful cross-references.
416 Handbook of U.S. labor statistics:
Employment, earnings, prices, productivity, and other labor data, 2006. 9th ed. E. E. Jacobs, ed. 564p.
Bernan Press, 2006. ISBN 1598880055.
$$
331.0973 HD8064
This updated edition provides recent and historical data on U.S. employment, earnings, prices, con- sumer expenditures, industries, productivity, living conditions, and related topics. Data were compiled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other gov- ernment and private agencies. Highlights, notes, and definitions supplement the statistical tables.
The ninth edition includes new data from the BLS Household and Payroll Surveys and the American Time Use Survey. The index includes cross- references and is a good entry point for researchers.