This document provides an introduction to resources for conducting international business research available through the KU Libraries. It outlines databases, the online catalog, and research guides that can be used to find peer-reviewed journals, trade publications, newspapers, books, e-books, and other materials. Specific resources highlighted include the Dissertation Research Blog, e-journals accessible from the libraries' homepage, and the International Business Resources research guide. The document also provides tips on searching databases, finding newspaper articles, locating books, and requesting books from other library locations.

1. Introduction to
International
Business
Academic Research
From the KU Libraries
Lissa Lord llord@ku.edu
Fall 20133

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Where to go to start your research?
Libraries website: http://www.lib.ku.edu
Databases = peer reviewed journals, trade journals,
newspapers, more
Online Catalog = books, e-books, conference papers, more
E-journals = all the journals that are in the databases that
the libraries subscribe to
Research Guides = Many different subjects and you want:
International Business Resources: A Guide for Readers
But first, please look at our Dissertation Research Blog:

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Dissertation Research Blog
http://dissertationresearch.blogspot.com

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http://dissertationresearch.blogspot.com

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E-Journals
from the Libraries’ Homepage
http://www.lib.ku.edu
Very popular selection by our students

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http://www.lib.ku.edu

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Want today’s paper?

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http://www.lib.ku.edu
Another way to findinformation

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http://guides.lib.ku.edu/international_business

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Back to the
resources
page to
pick
another
database.

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Too manyhits on thebasic searchso I am inAdvancedwhere I canrestrict theresults bydate.

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References
the author
used are
important for
your research.

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A quick look at newspapers
using an online database at
the KU Libraries

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http://guides.lib.ku.edu/internati
onal_business

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Link

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Want to find a book?

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http://www.lib.ku.edu

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If you find a bound volume and want it
delivered from the Lawrence campus to
Edwards campus . . . how do you do it?

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Recommended
Websites

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Here’s what I did:
Websites
Background Notes
China
Economics
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

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Here’s what I did: Websites
globalEdge :
http://globaledge.msu.edu/
GlobalEdge is a web portal providing a
significant amount of information about
international business, countries
around the globe, US States, news, and
industries.

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www.worldbank.org

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All of these
websites have
search windows
to get you closer
to where you
want to be.
AND most, like
the World
Factbook, have
Apps for your
phone or tablet.
Don’t forget to
bookmark your
sources for a
closer look later.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

62. General Business Questions, how to
research your topic? Finding
business journals, books, websites?
Lissa Lord llord@ku.edu
Questions I can’t answer, I’ll send
to:
John Stratton jstratton@ku.edu
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