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Table of Contents

  • Developing a Good Search Strategy
  • Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
  • Cornell Library Catalog
  • Bibliographic and Full-Text Databases
  • Statistical Sources
  • Writing Guides and Style Guides
  • Reference Services in Uris, Mann, ILR and Olin
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    DEVELOPING A GOOD SEARCH STRATEGY

    Search strategy is a library term for the process of finding information in a logical, step-by-step manner. Using a search strategy insures that you will find the information or material you need as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Search Steps:

    1. Find a Topic, Narrow its Scope, Find Background Information
    2. Find Books on Your Topic
    3. Expand and Update Your Topic with Periodical Articles

    For online help using on library research strategy and using library resources, try using Library Research Strategy - a set of online, Web guides to effective library research at Cornell.

    ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES

    Anderson, Rolf. Atlas of the American Economy: An Illustrated Guide to Industry and Trends. Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 1994. (Uris Ref HC 103 .A49x 1994)

      Provides the reader with a concise, yet comprehensive, framework for understanding the economy. Colorful charts and tables provide an overview of the U.S. economy in general, as well as information on specific industries. Background analytical text provides additional contextual material.

    Black, John. A Dictionary of Economics. 2nd ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2003.

      A Dictionary of Economics provides definitions for thousands of economic terms, including up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro. The dictionary covers all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade with definitions of mathematical and statistical terms widely used in economics

    Eatwell, John, Murray Milgate, and Peter Newman, eds. The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics. 4 vols. New York: Stockton, 1987. (ILR, Olin and Mann Ref HB 61 .N53)

      This four volume set provides encyclopedic coverage of modern economic thought, with more than 2,000 signed entries written by more than 900 prominent economists, historians, philosophers, mathematicians, and statisticians. It includes 700 biographical entries for economists born before 1915. Bibliographies for further study accompany most entries.

    Greenwald, Douglas, ed. in chief. The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Economics. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1994 (Uris, ILR and Olin Ref HB 61 .E56 1994)

      A complication of essays on major economic concepts written by distinguished contributors from academia, business and government. Each essay provides a lengthy list of references for further study.

    Mokyr, Joel ed. in chief The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. 5 vols. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. (Olin Ref HC 15 .O94z 2003+)

      This encyclopedia gives in-depth coverage of economic history in all areas of the world from prehistoric times to the present.

    Smelser, Neil, and Paul B. Baltes eds. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences . [Amsterdam ] : Elsevier, 2002. (Library Catalog, Networked Resource; also in print in 26 volumes, Olin Ref H 41 .I58x 2001)

      The first comprehensive, multi-volume encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences since the appearance of the 17-volume International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences in 1968. This encyclopedia is available in print and electronic form, including 3,842 signed articles; 90,000 bibliographic references; and 150 biographical entries.

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    CORNELL LIBRARY CATALOG

    Cornell Library Catalog

    The Cornell Online Catalog lists the holdings of the Cornell University libraries and is the electronic equivalent of the card catalog. It indexes books, journals, newspapers, and other materials and provides library locations and call numbers. The Cornell Library Catalog provides the call number, the name of the library, and the circulation status for most materials.

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    BIBLIOGRAPHIC AND FULL-TEXT DATABASES

    Use these databases to search for citations, abstracts and full-text to literature in academic and popular journals.

    • ABI/Inform and Proquest Research Library

      ABI/Inform is an international business and management database, containing citations, abstracts and some full text of articles appearing in approximately 800 professional publications, academic journals, and trade magazines. Proquest Research Library indexes an extensive number of periodicals, covering general interest magazines and scholarly journals in the social sciences, humanities and sciences. Both can be searched simultaneously.

    • Business Source Premier . Ipswich, MA: EBSCO Publishing, c1999-

      The Business Source Premier database is a comprehensive, business periodical database that includes scholarly journals and business periodicals covering topics such as management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more.

    • EconLit (Web)

      Produced by the American Economic Association, EconLit indexes books, journal articles, dissertations, and articles in books published since 1969. Subjects covered in EconLit include economic theory and history, fiscal theory, econometrics, agricultural economics, public finance, demography, monetary theory, international economics and others.

    • FACTIVA

      Factiva provides access to global news and business information, including local newspapers, same-day newswires, company reports, and media programs.

    • Lexis-Nexis

      Lexis-Nexis provides access to full text resources on topics including current and general news; business and financial information; newspapers; company directories; government and politics; medical and health topics; accounting, auditing, and tax; federal and state laws; legal cases; and regulations. Resources include TV and radio news transcripts.

    • PAIS International

      Contains citations to public policy literature of economics, government, law, international business, political science, public administration, and other social sciences. It includes references to journal articles, books, government documents, reports and pamphlets in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

      Library Gateway : Find Databases

      A comprehensive collection of networked resources offered by Cornell University Library.

      Ulrich's periodicals directory

      Use this resource to verify that your journal is peer reviewed (refereed)

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    STATISTICAL SOURCES

    • Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington: Bureau of the Census, 1878- .
      (Uris Ref HA 202 A25; Olin & Mann Ref HA 202 A38; ILR Ref HA 202)
      Also online at Statistical Abstracts

      The standard annual summary of statistics on the social, political and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and is a guide to other statistical publications and sources.

    • County and City Data Book U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Social and Economic Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census, 1949- .
      ( Olin Ref +HA 202 A34; ILR Ref HA 202 A36; Mann Ref HA 202 A383)
      [Online access: http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS31661]

      A supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States, this publication provides a wealth of statistical data for counties, standard metropolitan statistical areas and cities. Data collected were derived from the latest available censuses of population, housing, government, manufacturers, retail and wholesale trade, etc.

    • County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City and County Data Book. Lanham: Bernan, 1992- .
      (ILR Ref HA 202 A362; Mann Ref HA 202 A3831; and Olin Ref +HA 202 A345)

      An annual publication providing the most up-to-date statistical information available for every state, county, metropolitan area, and city in the United States.

    • Fedstats

      Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 U.S. government agencies. Searchable through an A-Z subject index,keyword searching of agency web sites linked to Fedstats, "fast facts" linkage to frequently requested tables from the Statistical Abstract, as well as direct links to agency contacts, news releases, and other navigational and organizational aids.

    • Statistical Universe -
      Access via CU Library Gateway - Cornell community only

      Provides broadest possible access to U.S., International, State, Local, and Privately produced statistical information indexed in the following three publications:

      • American Statistics Index (ASI) U.S. Government gathered and published (includes U.S., International Inter-governmental, State, and Localdata)
      • Statistical Reference Index (SRI) Non-governmental and State gathered and published (includes associations, universities, institutes, commercial firms, etc.)
      • Index to International Statistics (IIS) International Inter-governmental Organization gathered and published

    • STAT-USA - Cornell community only

      STAT-USA is an agency in the Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Department of Commerce which provides vital economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government. Included is the State of the Nation Library containing STAT-USA's extensive collection of over 3,000 files of domestic economic information and the International Trade Library.

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    WRITING GUIDES AND STYLE GUIDES

    Citing Sources: APA Citation Style: Examples of the APA style for citing books, journals, government reports and electronic media.

    American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington: APA.
    (Uris Ref BF 76.7 .P83x +; Mann Ref BF 76.7 .A51x 2001; Olin Ref BF 76.7 .P83x 2001 +; ILR Ref BF 76.7 .A51 2001)

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    REFERENCE SERVICES IN ILR, MANN AND OLIN/URIS

    When you begin work on your research paper, the reference staffs of ILR, Mann and Olin/Uris Libraries urge that you start at the Reference desk. We will help you to find the materials you need, and if necessary, refer you to one of the other libraries on campus. The reference desks are staffed during the following hours:

    Reference Hours
    ILR
    Olin
    Uris
    Mann
    Monday-
    Thursday    		 8am-5pm 9am-10pm Noon to 5 pm
    7 pm to 10 pm    		 8am-9pm
    Friday 8am-5pm 9 am to 6 pm
    		 Noon to 5 pm 8am-6pm
    Saturday 10 am to 6 pm 2 pm to 5 pm 1pm-6pm
    Sunday Noon to 10 pm 2 pm to 5 pm Noon-9pm

    E-MAIL REFERENCE SERVICE

    After consulting with your TAs or instructor, you may send email reference questions to any of our library reference desks. Our addresses are:

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    Updated 9/07 - Maureen Morris
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