Resource of the Month
November 2006
Each month WSU Libraries' Department of Collection Development features
a "Resource of the Month" designed to highlight some of the library's new, interesting,
under-used, large, unique, or otherwise noteworthy collections and
resources. You can learn more about the "Resource of the Month" on
this website, from the display in the reference area, by attending a
workshop (if available), or by contacting the Reference Desk at
978-3584.
If you are
interested in learning more about a previous "Resource of the Month,"
check the
archive.
ReferenceUSA
ReferenceUSA is a
database of information on over 13 million U.S. businesses from
Microsoft and IBM to some of the smallest businesses in the nation.
Searching can be as narrow or as broad as necessary. Detailed
business information is available whether you are a job hunter or an
entrepreneur. Also useful for tracking down addresses and
phone numbers.
Upcoming
Workshops
No workshops are
scheduled at this time.
How Do I
Access ReferenceUSA?
There is a
link on the WSU Libraries' website under Electronic Resources /
Electronic Databases. You have the option of looking for it under
the subject links or the alphabetic links (http://library.wichita.edu/colldev/electrondatabase.htm).
If you are accessing
ReferenceUSA
from off-campus you will be prompted to
enter your myWSU ID number and password for authentication
purposes.
Why Should
I Use ReferenceUSA?
ReferenceUSA is a
source for finding detailed information businesses across the nation.
This can be helpful for the job hunter who can use the information to
find the right company to work for, in the interview, or as a way of
helping to make the decision to work for a company.
The detailed
information found in ReferenceUSA can also be used by entrepreneurs or
those seeking to increase their business. Find out who might be
interested in your products in a geographical area or determine who your
competition will be if you decide to venture into a new business.
Features
of ReferenceUSA
-
Quick Search or Custom Search
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Search by company name, geographical area,
business size, type of business, etc.
Related
Websites
For assistance with Reference USA, contact Wichita State University Libraries'
Research Services Desk at 978-3584.
