Check out this excellent site for researching and documenting resources:
Research and Documentation Online
Students in the Allied Health programs should definitely investigate the Sciences section.
If you're in the Business or Criminal Justice program, explore what's available in the Social Sciences section.
Once you've selected your section, click on the "Finding Sources" tab to find lists of suggested databases, many of which are available through LIRN, or web resources. (The reference book section is not as relevant, as it was designed for a different library.)
In addition to being a great starting point for research, this site also contains an overview and formatting examples of the four major citation styles: MLA, APA, Chicago, and CSE. And don't forget to review the "Tips" for evaluating resources--great for students using the Web to conduct research.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to stop by the librarian's desk!
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Online Research Guides
Monday, July 25, 2011
So you want to know more about...
Friday, June 24, 2011
...corporate America. Here are four books - now available in our library! - to get you started.
True innovation isn't born solely in the best of times. How, then, is innovation achieved in the worst of times? What is real innovation? This optimistic—and innovative!—book declares that terrible times, even the Great Depression, have been harnessed to create great things for the world and that the power of innovation will see our country through our current economic downturn.
Author Taylor Clark provides an objective, meticulously reported look at the volatile issues like gentrification and fair trade that distress activists and coffee zealots alike. Through a cast of characters that includes coffee-wild hippies, business sharks, slackers, Hollywood trendsetters and more, Starbucked explores how America transformed into a nation of coffee gourmets in only a few years, how Starbucks manipulates psyches and social habits to snare loyal customers, and why many of the things we think we know about the coffee commodity chain are false.
In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. The Toyota Way is the first book for a general audience that explains the management principles and business philosophy behind Toyota's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability.
Author Charles Fishman shops at Wal-Mart and has obvious affection for its price-cutting, hard-nosed ethos. He also understands that the story of Wal-Mart is really the story of the transformation of the American economy over the past 20 years. He's careful to present the consumer benefits of Wal-Mart's staggering growth and to place Wal-Mart in the larger context of globalization and the rise of mega-corporations. But he also presents the case against Wal-Mart in arresting detail, and his carefully balanced approach only makes the downside of Wal-Mart's market dominance more vivid.
Take a look at these new titles...
Monday, June 20, 2011
...now shelved in the Business section of the library.
101 Things I Learned in Business School
This indispensable resource provides essential advice to anyone with an interest in the business world. Each two-page lesson is illustrated and illuminates subjects such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, leadership, human relations, and much more. It's like getting a business degree in 202 pages!
Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
Author Charles Wheelan shakes the dust off economics, making the case that it is not just an arcane academic science but a practical set of tools. Eschewing jargon, charts, and equations, Wheelan gives us the essentials. He clearly defines terms like GDP and inflation, explaining how they work and what the short- and long-term impact might be. He also examines the pros and cons of taxation. Topics like productivity, trade, and globalization are insightfully covered as well.
Pearson Business Reference & Writer's Handbook
This easy-to-use reference tool helps users quickly access the information they need to solve writing problems and improve their use of Standard English. Offering a two books-in-one approach, it includes principles for producing grammatically correct documents (business reference manual) and concrete examples of how to improve and modify writing to meet specific communications objectives (writing handbook).
Walk the Walk: The #1 Rule for Real Leaders
Author Alan Deutschman offers a new take on the true nature of great leadership. According to the author, most leaders focus too much on what they say and not nearly enough on setting an example. This book shows what happens in those unusual cases of true leaders--in business, education, the military, and nonprofits--who always walked the walk, especially when times got tough. In a skeptical world, their actions gave them more credibility than even the best possible speeches.
This indispensable resource provides essential advice to anyone with an interest in the business world. Each two-page lesson is illustrated and illuminates subjects such as accounting, finance, marketing, management, leadership, human relations, and much more. It's like getting a business degree in 202 pages!
Author Charles Wheelan shakes the dust off economics, making the case that it is not just an arcane academic science but a practical set of tools. Eschewing jargon, charts, and equations, Wheelan gives us the essentials. He clearly defines terms like GDP and inflation, explaining how they work and what the short- and long-term impact might be. He also examines the pros and cons of taxation. Topics like productivity, trade, and globalization are insightfully covered as well.
Pearson Business Reference & Writer's HandbookThis easy-to-use reference tool helps users quickly access the information they need to solve writing problems and improve their use of Standard English. Offering a two books-in-one approach, it includes principles for producing grammatically correct documents (business reference manual) and concrete examples of how to improve and modify writing to meet specific communications objectives (writing handbook).
Author Alan Deutschman offers a new take on the true nature of great leadership. According to the author, most leaders focus too much on what they say and not nearly enough on setting an example. This book shows what happens in those unusual cases of true leaders--in business, education, the military, and nonprofits--who always walked the walk, especially when times got tough. In a skeptical world, their actions gave them more credibility than even the best possible speeches.
New Business books now arriving!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know
People working in development widely agree that “social entrepreneurs” are transforming how we think about social change. Authors David Bornstein and Susan Davis explain what social entrepreneurs do, how their organizations function, and what challenges they face.
The book gives readers an understanding of what differentiates social entrepreneurship from standard business ventures and how it differs from traditional grant-based non-profit work. The authors utilize a Q&A format that allows readers to go directly to the information they need.
Readers will learn how to think like social innovators and how to get involved in this growing movement.
A reference tool to help users quickly access the information they need to solve writing problems and improve their use of Standard English.
It includes principles for producing grammatically correct documents (business reference manual) as well as concrete examples of how to improve and modify writing to meet specific communications objectives (writing handbook).
Its functional organization is underscored by its color-coded design, clearly distinguishing between parts, sections, headings and topics.
Hot Business Books for 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Looking for the latest in business trends, entrepreneurship, and making social media work for you? Your search is over!
Check out the titles below and let me know which ones you'd like to see added to our library.
The secret to successful word-of-mouth marketing on the social web is easy: be likeable. In the world of Facebook, Twitter, and beyond, a friend's recommendation is more powerful than any advertisement. Likeable Social Media helps you harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing to engage your customers and transform your business.
Founded ten years ago by childhood friends Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, Method has been making headlines and profits with a revolutionary blend of culture and commerce, style and substance. The Method Method is an irreverent, candid, inspiring case study. Readers will learn how today's consumers behave, how today's companies compete, and how both groups are acting together to drive profound global change.
Like many entrepreneurs, Ryan Blair had no formal business education. But he had great survival instincts, tenacity, and--above all--a "nothing to lose" mindset. He started his first company, 24/7 Tech, at the age of 21, and since then has started and sold several companies for hundreds of millions of dollars. Now Blair shares lessons and advise from his own life-changing experiences, and provides readers with a road map for entrepreneurial success.
As Chairman and Chief Executive of MTV Networks (MTVNI), Bill Roedy built the largest and arguably most culturally influential television network in the world. Here Roedy tells the inside story of how he built the world's largest entertainment network by employing unique strategies that enabled MTV to thrive internationally in an extraordinarily diverse range of cultures.
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