Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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Business Source Premier

Full text articles from scholarly journals, business magazines, and trade publications covering management, international business, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, banking, MIS, POM, and more. Also includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, SWOT analyses, and Datamonitor company profiles. Updated on a daily basis.

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Computer Source

Provides researchers with the latest information and current trends in high technology. Offers abstracts and indexing for over 350 periodicals in computer science and related fields, plus full-text for over 300 periodicals covering computers, telecommunications, electronics, the Internet, computer science, programming, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, information systems, robotics, software, and more.

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Gale Courses

Access to hundreds of highly interactive FREE online courses taught by college instructors and other experts in the field. Courses cover everything from health and wellness to creative writing, computer programming to sign language, grant writing to GED preparation, and much more. Courses generally run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

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Glassdoor

A free career resource that provides a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews & questions, and more all posted anonymously by employees of the companies listed. Users may also browse job listings and use Glassdoor to facilitate connections with employers and employees using Facebook or Google.

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LinkedIn Learning

Access to high-quality courses and online video tutorials designed for any skill level and taught by recognized industry experts. View tutorials on the most current and popular software programs from Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and more. Choose courses related to entrepreneurship, business knowledge and skills, web programs and development, consumer software and devices and other technical subjects. More than 50 different learning paths have been designed to help users land a job, excel in their current position, move up in their career, or just explore an area of interest. Many courses include searchable transcripts, downloadable exercises, and tip sheets. 

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Ohio Means Jobs

The official state website for Ohio job opportunities. Job resources include a resume builder, interview prep, career exploration, budgeting and finance, scholarship search, links to available positions, and more. Access an interactive online collection of practice tests and tutorial courses designed to help adult learners succeed on academic/licensing tests. Tests include: GED Prep, SAT, ACT, GRE, ASVAB/Military, Nursing, Real Estate, Law Enforcement, US Citizenship, Civil Service, and more. Also provides tutorials to improve computer, math, and English skills.

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Regional Business News

Access articles from business journals, newspapers, and newswires, covering metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Many publications offer full-text articles, while some only offer citations. Dates of coverage vary considerably among the publications. Updated daily.

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Small Business Reference Center

Provides resources for small business owners & aspiring owners. Learn how to start, finance, and manage a small business. Resources include instruction on creating business plans; how-to guides; articles; lectures; interviews; videos & websites; information on legal issues, marketing, and taxes & accounting; ebooks; full-text periodicals; demographic data, and more.

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