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RocketSearch databases :: Business and Finance

A variety of resources are available at your fingertips if you know where to look!

Start with the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), which provides all Alabama residents with free online access to essential library and information resources. AVL has a jumping-off page for their databases as well as a a list of databases with descriptions.
Interested in researching genealogy or regional history? Visit the Huntsville Heritage Room's page for a description of the collections available and location details.

Database name	Description	Need a library card?	Part of AVL?	How to access this resource
Business and Company Resource Center	Integrates detailed company and industry news by bringing together articles from periodicals, company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, and chronologies.	no	yes	[link via AVL]
Business Index ASAP	Full text articles and images from academic and business journals. Provides information on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide.	no	yes	[link via AVL]
Business Source Premier	Full text articles and images from nearly 7,600 periodicals and other sources covering business, marketing, management, MIS, POM, economics, finance, banking, accounting, and much more. Datamonitor Company Profiles are also available.	no	yes	[link via AVL]
Demographics Now	A database which uses demographic data in a new and powerful way to view and act upon consumer and market insights, using instant interactive maps, detailed summary and comparison reports. Provides fast access to U.S. Census data sorted by geographies and demographic characteristics.	yes	no	Available in our library branches without a library card. Access outside library locations requires logging in with your library card number and PIN, then following the "Demographics Now!" link on the My Ditigal Library page.
ReferenceUSA	The ReferenceUSA database contains detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses. Search for businesses by employee size, city, SIC code, sales volume, and more.	no	no	Available in our library branches without a library card. Access outside library locations requires logging in with your library card number and PIN, then following the "ReferenceUSA" link on the My Digital Library page.
Regional Business News	Provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Updated daily.	no	yes	[link via AVL]

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