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HSA 4170 Health Care Financial Management
Dr. Palkon
Librarian: Dawn M. Smith

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Activities: In this session we will cover how to access the Library's catalog and databases and where to locate useful resources for completing assignments. Some useful databases will be demonstrated and information on citing sources will be presented.

Goals: At the conclusion of this session you will be able to:

1. Access the library's catalog from home or campus;
2. Choose helpful databases for doing management/business research;
3. Know how to navigate selected databases and retrieve chosen records;

Accessing Information:

The address of the Library’s web site is (http://www.fau.edu/library). To access the databases/electronic journals using EZ Proxy, go to Quick Links on the homepage and click <EZ Proxy>.

To find the class web page, go to Quick Links and click <Instructional Services> and then click <Class Web Pages – Fall 2004>

Print journals owned by the Library can be found by doing a Journal/Magazine Title search in the catalog. To see if a title is included within an electronic database, search Electronic Journals by title from the Electronic Collection page.

 Health Sciences and Business databases can be found by going to Research Resources and selecting Index/Databases followed by Databases by Subject. There is also available a What's Your Major webpage and a Research Guide on Health Administration.

SIC and NAICS Codes

SIC Codes (Standard Industrial Classification) were developed in the 1930's by the U.S. Bureau of the Budget, the Standard Industrial Classification System was a numerical system to classify establishments by types of activity for purposes of collecting data to promote uniformity with government agencies and the private sector. Often criticize for not keeping up with the changing industry and economic environment.

NAICS Codes (North American Industry Classification System)  began in 1997 in response to the criticism of SIC codes.  Slowly replacing SIC codes this six digit code is a major revision that not only provides for newer industries, but also reorganizes the categories on a production/process-oriented basis.  This new, uniform, industry-wide classification system has been designed as the index for statistical reporting of all economic activities of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Print volumes are available at the Reference Desk.

SELECTED DATABASES

The address of the Library’s web site is (http://www.fau.edu/library). To access the databases/electronic journals using EZ Proxy, go to Quick Links on the homepage and click <EZ Proxy>.
 

Library Databases vs. the World Wide Web
 

Business and Company Resource Center | 1980-present | Some Full Text | Vendor: Gale Group  
Contents/Info: Includes company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and full-text articles.

Standard and Poor's (S&P)  NetAdvantage  | Full Text | Vendor: McGraw-Hill
Contents/Info: Standard & Poor's Net Advantage provides nine of its most popular publications: Stock Reports, Industry Surveys, Corporation Records, Register, Stock Guide, Bond Guide, Earnings Guide, The Outlook, and Dividend Record.

Mergent Online | Full Text | Vendor: Mergent
Contents/Info: As reported financial information for U.S. public companies includes company histories, background and details of debt and equity outstanding. Includes EDGAR filings

Health Reference Center - Academic  | 1980-present | Full Text | Vendor: Gale Group
Contents/Info: Provides articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc.

Plunkett Research  | Some Full Text | Vendor: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
This resource provides industry sector analysis and research, industry trends and industry statistics. Subjects include competitive intelligence, account plan or sales guide data, market research, vertical industry marketing data, product strategy data, trends analysis, statistics, job search data, company profiles and executive lists.

Datamonitor Business Information Center (DBIC) | Full Text | Vendor: Datamonitor
Provides profiles on 10,000 companies, 2,000 industries and 50 countries

 

On the Internet:

Bigcharts <http://www.bigcharts.com>

BigCharts is the world's most comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research web site providing access to professional-level research tools like interactive charts, quotes industry analysis, intraday stock screeners, as well as market news & commentary.

The Motley Fool <http://www.fool.com/>

The Motley Fool is committed to using its voice to help those with money as well as those without it.

NYSE <http://www.nyse.com/>

NYSE  the world's foremost securities marketplace.

NASDAQ <http://www.nasdaq.com/>

NASDAQ is home to the world’s leading companies—and a well-recognized household name. It is one of  the largest and fastest growing major stock market in the world,.

Citing Sources:

 < The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing >

Go to Upper Tool Bar and click on <Evidence> for information on citing sources.

Finding Additional Assistance:

Ask-A-Librarian email reference help

Reference desk phone number: 561-297-3785

Make an appointment with a librarian: One-on-one reference consultation