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Contact me if you need assistance. Susan Jackson, Business Librarian
A word on Research Databases!
These are the most reliable sources of information, but not all companies, especially private ones, will have articles written about them.
A word on surfing!
Ask yourself this question: Who is producing this web site? Also, do not use sites discovered while surfing as your principal resources. Try to verify any information you find this way through articles and books.
A word on COAST!
Not all companies will have books written about them.
Public or private...you may find articles, books, or web sites.
Use COAST to search by subject for company name to find books.
Use Research Databases to find articles, investment analysis, company brochures.
Surf. You may be surprised what you find about a company this way!
