Business Research Guide

Library Liaison: Keith Washburn
Phone: 440-366-4795
Email: kwashbur@lorainccc.edu

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Step One: Start with the LCCC Library--Reference and Circulating Books

General business	650
Office administration	651
Shorthand/transcription	653
Accounting	657
General management	658
Advertising & public relations	659

The LCCC Library Reference collection is an excellent source for broad overviews, detailed definitions, or specific data. The Reference collection includes subject specific dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and manuals.
Electronic Book Center: Business and Management
Scholarly and reference electronic books
Oxford Reference, Economics and Business Off Campus Access
Reference books in economics and business
Safari Tech Books Off Campus Access
Features business, computer and information technology electronic books.

Step Two: Next try the Research Databases--Articles from journals and magazines

Business Research Databases
OhioLINK Quick Search: Business Articles
Click on the Radio Button to the left of the Business articles link and you will be able to search: Business and Industry (1994-2006), Business Source Premier, Regional Business News, and Vocational and Career Collection.
Electronic Journal Center (EJC): Business, Economics, and Management

Step Three: Try credible Internet Resources

Recommended business websites provide excellent entreneurship resources and publications.

Step Four: Need Additional Help? Ask a Librarian