Business Reference Resources:BF475
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International Finance Library Course Guide
**click here for print guide
Librarian Contact Information
Louise Feldmann, Business & Economics Librarian
- Louise.Feldmann@Colostate.edu
- 491-4262
- 148 Morgan Library
- IM (Aim, Google, Yahoo): louisebizlib
Articles - how to find, where to start, and some tips
Articles are available both in print and in the Libraries’ databases.
- Databases
Are available at http://lib.colostate.edu/databases. They are listed alphabetically and by subject.
To access databases from off-campus, you need to set up a library PIN. This is quite easy to do. Go to https://catalog.library.colostate.edu/patroninfo and fill out the form. If you have done this in the past and can't remember your PIN or have ANY problems, contact the loan/reserve desk at 491-1842. This PIN form will automatically appear whenever you try to access the databases from off-campus.
- Where to Start
For this class, I suggest you use the following two databases to find articles. These databases index such publications as the Wall Street Journal and the Economist.
- Business Source Premier - Business articles from a variety of sources. Many articles are full-text.
- Wall Street Journal - Full-text of WSJ articles.
- Finding an Article
The full-text of an article may not be in a database that you are searching. Some databases only indexed articles. Don't panic. You can still find the article. Here's how:
When you see a FindIt icon next to the article you want, click on it. A window will open and let you know if the article is available electronically through any of the Libraries' other databases. If not, it also lets you know if we have it in print in the library. If it is not available electronically, you can always request it through interlibrary loan. You have to set up an account (not the same as your library PIN). NOTE: If the library has the item in print, ILL will also scan the article and mail you a link to an electronic version. Usually, ILL is able to get articles to you within 24 hours.
ILL First Time Users - https://illiad.library.colostate.edu/illiad/logon.html
- If you have a citation
Go to our citation linker at http://lib.colostate.edu/sfx/ejournals/ and enter in the informatioin. You need to enter a journal or magazine title at the very least. It is best if you have the article title, the journal or magazine it appeared in, and a date. The citation linker will look in the same manner as the FindIt icon searches and results will be the same format.
- Citing an article or book or online database in your assignment
It is important to get familiar with style guides and how to properly cite an article, book, online database, or other source of information to avoid plagiarism. Style guides are available in the library’s reference area. Use the same guide for all citations in a report, article, or assignment and state which one you used.
Samples of citation styles are also available at http://lib.colostate.edu/research/style/
Data - Statistics - Online Sources
Finding GDP in U.S. Dollars
The easiest way to access this information is through the IMF's World Economic Outlook Database. Search "by country" and follow the steps to find GDP in U.S. Dollars. World Economic Outlook Database
Currency Crisis Assignment
Use the Economist section entitled "Economic and Financial Indicators" (available weekly) for the Currency Crisis Assignment.
- To find:
Go to the Libraries catalog. Choose the Journal Title tab at the top and type in the Economist. You will see a variety of options for accessing electronically or in-print at the library.
- Print (available in the library)
Most recent are in the journal room, older are in movable storage in basement. Check catalog record for details.
- Databases (available through Research Databases link on Libraries' homepage)
Business Source Premier, Academic Universe, and Academic Search Premier have the Economist available full-text.
Databases through CSU Libraries
Statistics on countries includes information such as GDP, trade balance, current-account balance, interest rates, etc.
Other Online Sources
- Statistics Subject Guide (good starting point)
- GlobalEdge (General, good starting point)
- UN Statistical databases (most information is free and unrestricted)
Data – Statistics – Print Sources
These resources are available in the Reference area of Morgan Library.
- Balance of Payments Statistics (IMF) HF1014 .I53 Ref
Country, world, and regional tables. Volumes from 1981 – 2006
- Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook (IMF) HF91 .I65A Ref
Import and export information by trade partner on yearly basis. Volumes from 1958 – 2006.
- Government Finance Statistics Yearbook (IMF) HJ101 .G68 Ref
Revenue, expenses, transactions, etc. of country’s government operations. Volumes from 1995-2006.
- Historical Statistics of the United States (5 volumes) HA 202 .H57 2006 Ref
Population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic Sectors, governance, and international relations.
- International Financial Statistics HG61 .I57 Ref Desk
Available in print from 1984-2006. Also available through CSU Libraries' IFS database
- International Historical Statistics – Africa, Asia, Oceana HA 4675 .M552 2003 Ref
Population, labour force, ag, industry, trade, transportation and communication Finance, prices, education, national accounts (1750 – 2000).
- International Historical Statistics – Europe HA1107 .M5 2003 Ref
Same topics as above for the countries of Europe.
- National Accounts Statistics: Main Aggregates and detailed tables HC79 .I5U533 Ref
Extensive country statistics including GDP. Yearly volumes from 1982- 2004. This info also available from the UN Statistics website.
- The Value of a Dollar HB235 .U6 V35 2004 Ref
Variety of information from 1860-2004
- Yearbook of International Trade Statistics (UN) HF91 .U473 Ref
Trade by country and commodity. This info also on UN Comtrade website. Volumes from 1976-2004.
Other Resources
- Library Subject Guides
