Business Information Resources for Columbia University Alumni
Contents:
Alumni Services
Libraries in New York City
Free Information on the Web
Fee-Based Services
Other Sources of Information
Alumni Services: Using Columbia Libraries After Graduation
Libraries Alumni & Friends Gateway
(www.alumni.libraries.columbia.edu/)
The gateway includes library privileges information and access to databases and other online sources.
Recent alumni retain full library privileges, including borrowing and access to licensed electronic databases, for a period of approximately six months beyond the degree conferral date.
Other alumni of Columbia University have lifetime reading privileges and must apply for a University Alumni Identification Card (valid for five years and renewable without charge). Borrowing privileges are available for a monthly fee of $30. For more information about securing privileges, contact the Library Information Office (www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/lio/) at (212) 854-7309 or email: lio@columbia.edu
Columbia business librarians respond to reference questions from alumni, but first priority is given to assisting currently registered students and faculty. Please identify yourself as an alumnus/a when asking your question. To contact a business librarian call (212) 854-3383 during reference desk service hours (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/hours/index.html?library=business) or email: business@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.
Note: we do not conduct database searches or provide photocopies of materials.
Libraries in New York City
New York Public Library (NYPL)
Anyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or attends school in New York State is eligible for a free New York Public Library borrower card. NYPL card-holders can use:
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)
Anyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or attends school in New York City is eligible for a free Brooklyn Public Library borrower card. BPL card-holders can use:
- The Brooklyn Business Library of BPL
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- Web Address: http://biz.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
- Street Address: 280 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY
- Phone: (718) 623-7000
Other Libraries
Many New York City and New York State public university and college libraries are open to the public. Consult http://www.cuny.edu or http://www.suny.edu for more information.
Free Information on the Web
EdgarScan
http://pwcglobal.com/servlets/edgarscan
An excellent Internet resource provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers, EdgarScan is an interface to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (SEC EDGAR) database. EdgarScan enables users to download annual and quarterly financial information directly into Excel.
The Internet Public Library
www.ipl.org
A public library created for the World Wide Web community.
Selected Internet Resources for Business and Economics Research
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/business/ir/index.html
Links to an extensive variety of websites useful for business and economics research. The sites are selected by librarians and arranged by subject area.
Fee-Based Services
If you have internet access and a valid credit card, you can purchase many magazine and newspaper articles on the web. Some websites that provide
this service are:
HighBeam Research
http://www.highbeam.com/library/index.asp
This service locates articles from newspapers and newswires, as well as congressional testimony, encyclopedia articles, maps, photographs and more.
Market Research Reports
www.marketresearch.com
This website includes a full catalog of market research reports in many subjects available for purchase with a credit card.
Newspaper and magazine Sites:
Many newspapers and magazines offer pay-per-article access to contents from past issues. Locate the website for the periodical in which you are interested, and you will generally find an option to search their "archives".
Northern Light
www.northernlight.com
Northern Light provides the full text of 5,400 publications in subject areas ranging from business to technology to sports.
Other Sources of Information
Chambers of Commerce
Chambers of commerce serve local communities and encourage business and development. They collect statistics on the demographic and commercial makeup of the area. The are listed in local telephone books and many have web pages.
Trade or Professional Associations
Trade and professional associations serve their members, who are linked by a common interest, profession, industry or other characteristic. Many associations compile statistics, publish newsletters about their area of interest and make these available upon request. Search for associations on the web or use the Encyclopedia of Associations, available at most public libraries.
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