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Call numbers help you find the areas of the library shelves relevant to your program.

• 005.369 specific computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.)
• 006.686 PowerPoint
• 342 Canadian law
• 338.5 - 339 Micro and Macro economics
• 658 general business, management fundamentals, starting your own business
• 658.3 Organizational behavior

Suggested search terms for topics include the following, which can be used in the library search tool, databases and the internet. Check the help section in the library search tool, each database or search engine for details. Quotation marks (“ “) around words mean that the words will be searched together, in that order, as a phrase. For example: “business communication”.

• accounting
• business communication
• business law  
• business mathematics
• business planning
• business presentations
• business statistics
• business writing
• commercial statistics  
• cover letter
• economics
• employment
• entrepreneur
• finance
• interview
• macroeconomics
• management
• marketing
• marketing
• Microsoft (provides access to PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• organizational behavior  
• presentation
• proposal writing business
• public speaking
• resume
• speech
• statistics
• time management

Selected titles important to your program are listed here.

Anatomy of a Business: What it is, What it Does, and How it Works
Library Main Book Shelves: 658 G148 2007

Becoming a Master Student: Tools, Techniques, Hints, Ideas, Illustrations, Examples, Methods, Procedures, Processes, Skills, Resources, and Suggestions for Success
Library Main Book Shelves: 378.17 E47 2003

Complete Q & A Job Interview Book
Library Main Book Shelves: 650.14 I61 ALL 2004

Developing Essential Study Skills
Library Main Book Shelves: 371.30281 P346 2000

Mastering the Interview
Library Audiovisual Desk: VTC 3391 2003

Student Success Secrets
Library Main Book Shelves: 371.30281 J54 2003

A Student's Guide to Presentations: Making Your Presentation Count
Library Main Book Shelves: 658.452 C543 2007

The most effective way to find articles is to search the appropriate database.  Databases may include articles from scholarly journals, trade journals, newspapers and magazines. Try the databases listed here first. If you don't find what you need, ask us for more suggestions. You can also browse all of the databases by category.

>Database list

Business Source Complete
Covers all areas of business and is worldwide in scope.

Includes journal and magazine articles; Company profiles of the world’s largest companies (including Canadian ones) with revenues, contact information, and detailed SWOT analyses;  Industry reports  with SWOT analyses and forecasts (Canadian, US & international); Market Research reports with monthly industry news, analysis, new products, mergers and acquisitions, consumer behaviour, marketing, and regulatory issues (Canadian, US, & International); Country forecasts & reports, with economic data, forecasts, conditions, assessment, recommendations, and analysis as well as political and international relations info; Business case studies, Conference proceedings

Indexes 4730 journals and magazines, including 2657 peer-reviewed journals, over 2000 MarketWatch Market Research reports, over 3000 Industry reports, over 15,000 Datamonitor public Company profiles, nearly 5000 investment Research reports, and 1600 Country reports, including the Economist Intelligence Unit ‘s Country Reports  and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Economic Surveys for every OECD member country.

Canadian Newsstand
Covers local and national Canadian newspapers with articles, editorials, columns, and features in full text.   Indexes nearly 300 newspapers, including the Globe and Mail, The National Post, Edmonton Journal, and the Calgary Herald.

Canadian Reference Centre
Canadian content coverage that includes magazines and  journals; newspapers and newswire services; and reference books.  Includes also leading international journals (U.S. and UK), biographies, photos, maps and an image file from Canadian Press. Indexes such titles as: Bank of Canada Review, Food in Canada, Canadian Social Trends, Canadian Economic Observer, Benefits Canada, Profit, and Harrowsmith Country Life.

Emerald
Covers many areas of business and is worldwide in scope.

Includes journal articles and a Learning Zone section for business students with podcasts and guides to developing management skills and the key skills business students need to succeed in higher education.

Indexes over 200 online peer-reviewed journals.

Factiva
Covers many areas of business and is worldwide in scope.

Includes magazine, and newspaper articles; newswires; Public Company profiles with financials, products & operations, officers and executives, competition, history (Canada, US, & international);  Industry profiles with size and value, performance, competitors, mergers & acquisitions; current and historical Currency and Stock Market data.

Indexes 28,500 business and news publications and 900 newswires from 200 countries, including the Globe and Mail, National Post, Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s, as well as Dow Jones and Reuters newswires ; 19 million Public and Private Company profiles (Canadian, US & international), Industry snapshots of 30 industries and 970 sub-industries, and current and historical data for over 50 Stock Exchanges and 167 Currencies.

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Business Horizons
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Business Week
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Entrepreneur
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Forbes
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Fortune
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Harvard Business Review
Also available in print format in the Library Periodicals Area. Shelved alphabetically by title.

Small Business Quarterly
Recent small business quarterly statistical reports.

To locate print and online journals by title check our Journal Title List.  It lists all of the journals that you can access through the Library.

To search for articles remember to use the databases listed under the Articles tab.

411.ca Alberta Business Directory
Provides an Alberta based business directory. Provides addresses and phone numbers when available.

Alberta Statutes
(for Business law) Website with full text of the Alberta Statutes and Regulations. Records: Full text Date: Updated irregularly (last updated listed). Click on the the first tab labeled Laws Online/Catalogue.

Business Wire
This site has the option for searching for breaking business news from all regions of the world including Canada. Provides the latest business news for the last week and includes resources in multimedia, images and audio.

Canada Business Network: Government Services for Entrepreneurs
Government of Canada Site. Areas to search include: "Starting a Business," "Regulations, Licences and Permits", and "Hiring and Managing Staff".

Canada Statutes
(for Business law) Department of Justice Canada site provides full text of the consolidated Statutes and Regulations of Canada. Browse through the alphabetical listing of statutes and regulations by title or use the search feature to identify statutes relevant to your topic.

Entrepreneur's Start-Up Kits: Start-Up Reports by Industry
These kits offer industry, market, and operations information for over 40 types of businesses. The site includes how-to guides with comments from successful entrepreneurs, suggestions for researching business opportunities and creating a business plan, and links to associations and franchises. It also features an e-mail service for an expert's advice about starting out, sales and marketing, management and operations, and other matters.

Franchise Opportunities.com Canada
Lists names and addresses of Canadian franchises. Profiles select franchises each month. Also features news and events information and names of businesses you can contact for startup assistance.

Nonprofit Neighbourhood
Lists registered Canadian charities and nonprofit organizations with links to their websites. Also provides links to grant-giving foundations and professional association. In addition, clicking on the Quick Guides and Resources tabs at the top of the screen leads to useful information on starting and running nonprofits organizations.

OCCInfo / Alberta Occupational Profiles
Over 100 occupational profiles including duties, educational requirements, working conditions, salary, employment and advancement prospects.

The Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Lists more than 170,000 manufacturers with extensive company and product information, includes downloadable CAD drawings, online catalogs, and links to company websites. You can search by product, company or brand name.
Users must register for a free membership before searching.

Trade Data Online
This website will generate customized reports on Canada and U.S. trade with over 200 countries using data from Statistics Canada and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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