Library Databases

Published: September 12, 2022
Updated: September 12, 2022

Library Databases

The Expensive World Of Business Information

Believe it or not, you cannot find everything on Google! Have you ever done an online search and found the perfect industry report only to find that it costs over $5,000? Did you know that libraries pay for many expensive databases that could be helpful in your secondary market research? 

Search engines like Google can only provide direct access to freely available information. Most of the web, including business information, lives in databases behind expensive paywalls. This paywall-protected section of the Internet is known as the deep web. Fortunately, some libraries pay to subscribe to databases so they can provide free access to their patrons — and many business databases can contain useful information such as articles, market research, and company reports.

There are several strategies you can use to access relevant business information on the deep web. First, we urge you to look up what business resources your local public or academic library can provide access to. Each database has its own arrangement, with unique interfaces and search features. It helps to know the structure and search terms of the specific database you are working with in order to retrieve effective results. 

Also, it is important to know that library databases are restricted by specific usage agreements. It can help to consult with a librarian if you have trouble navigating a specific database. They may also be able to help you find comparable information elsewhere. Libraries with robust business collections might have useful e-books, directories and trade journals. As you conduct your secondary market research you will likely need to consult both free and deep web resources.

For more information about how and why to use business databases, check out our video tutorial, Module Four: Conducting Your Industry Research.


 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Provincial Library Database Partners

How to access: Check out the database list and note the License Participants to find out which institutions have access. Otherwise, contact your local post-secondary library to see what they offer.

BC Electronic Library Network (ELN) Research Databases

ELN licenses databases with partner academic libraries. These include LexisNexis, Canadian Newsstream, Hoovers, CBCA Business, ABI/INFORM Complete and others that may be of interest to business researchers.

 

ABI/INFORM Collection

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Created by ProQuest this database contains full-text articles from over 1,000 business magazines and journals that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics.

  • Samuels, C. (2021). How startup brands can make their mark. Global Cosmetic Industry, 189(10), 28. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • Pickel, J. (2022). 4 new beauty realities. Global Cosmetic Industry, 190(2) Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2021). Barber shops, hair and beauty salons and spas, nail salons, diet centers and other personal care services industry (U.S.) analytics, extensive financial benchmarks, metrics and revenue forecasts to 2027, NAIC 812100. Houston: Plunkett Research, Ltd. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Personal care services global market report 2021: COVID 19 impact and recovery to 2030: Major companies in the personal care services market include services corporation international; sears holdings; best buy; regis corporation and weight watchers international inc. the global personal care services market is expected to grow from $348. (2021, Feb 11). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2020, Jun 25). Worldwide personal care services market to 2030 - understand how the market is being affected by COVID-19. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Armstrong, J. (2020, May 15). Pay your barber or hairstylist in advance if you can, because COVID-19 is hurting their industry. TCA Regional News. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • 10 things reshaping beauty's future. (2021). Global Cosmetic Industry, 189(8), 22. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • (2022, Feb 15). Personal care services global market report 2022: Major companies in the personal care services market include Fantastic Sams, weight watchers international inc, tivity health, regis corporation, jenny craig inc. , bosley inc, norwegian cruise line holdings, hair cuttery, bijin salon spa and great clips. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2022, July 29). Global Professional Hair Care Market Growth Insights [2022-2029] | Various Perspectives, Future Market Outlook, Industry Size, Latest Opportunities, Growing Factors, Key Dynamic Analysis, Development, and Emerging Technologies. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2022, July 28). Global Men's Hair Care and Styling Products Market to Generate $43,910.1 Million and Exhibit a CAGR of 3.2% from 2021 to 2028 | Report [183-Pages] by Research Dive. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • (2021, Sep 17). BizVibe highlights key challenges facing the personal care services industry | monitor business risk and view company insights. PR Newswire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • (2022, July 27). Beauty Tool Market and Makeup Tools Market Size with Modern Trends, In 2022 | Niche Market, New Opportunities, Growth Factors, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis, Competition Pattern, Share & Forecast till 2029 | Industry Research Biz. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database.
  • Heffernan, D. (2021). 3 ways personal care brands can grow with the #SelfCare movement. Global Cosmetic Industry, 189(8), 12. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 

 

Mergent Online

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Provides access to US and international public company data. This database also contains data on companies that were acquired, went bankrupt, liquidated or merged out of existence from 1995 forward. Users can compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.

 

BCC Research Centre

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Publishes 250 reports annually that are complete with market intelligence, five-year forecasts, statistical and analytical data, key players, market share, industry structure and dynamics, and technological shifts and trends.

  • TBRC. (2022). Personal Care Services Global Market Briefing 2022 [Report Code MKB439E]. BCC Research Centre. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre database. 
  • TBRC. (2020). Personal Care Services Investment Competitor Outlook 2020: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery [Report Code MKB439B]. BCC Research Centre. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre database. 
  • TBRC. (2021). 2021 U.S. Cosmetics & Beauty Supplies Stores Industry-Industry & Market Report. [Report Code MBR1138A]. BCC Research Centre. Retrieved from BCC Research Centre database. 

 

Business Source Ultimate

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Includes financial data, books, videos, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, country reports, market research reports and case studies. Also includes information on industry trends, forecasts, outlooks, competitors, how to run a specific business and much more.

  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 812111): Barber Shops Industry. (2022). United States Barber Shops Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 812112): Beauty Salons Industry. (2022). United States Beauty Salons Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Ucci, S. (2021). An Eye for Franchising: How five franchises that provide beauty services to Canadians have remained strong in a recession-resistant industry. FranchiseCanada Magazine, 29–35. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Ng Yin Kuan, Fong Chee Yang, & Lai Ka Fei. (2020). An Application of Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix for Small Business: A Case of a Beauty Salon. Global Business & Management Research, 12(2), 24–34. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Ourahmoune, N., & Jurdi, H. E. (2021). Beauty salon- a marketplace icon. Consumption, Markets & Culture, 24(6), 611–619. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Binks, G. (2020). Finding Beauty in a new franchising future: How four salon and spa franchises are adapting to a new reality for personal care services. FranchiseCanada Magazine, 28–33. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Switzerland: fertile ground for the cosmetic industry: Swiss made has long been synonymous with quality. This is also true of the cosmetics industry that is turning to greater naturalness at the heart of a multicultural and highly competitive market where local and international brands, whether top of the range or targeting a wider public are found alongside each other: an overview. (2021). Industries Cosmétiques, 21–26. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 
  • Moore, B. (2020). The Wall Group Launches Artist Mentorship Program With Inclusion Goal: The program for aspiring wardrobe stylists, hairstylists and makeup artists is designed to create more opportunity in the industry. WWD: Women’s Wear Daily, 16. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database. 

 

First Research Industry Profiles

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, or faculty you can access many of these reports through ABI/INFORM and/or Business Market Research Collection (Proquest).

Covers over 900 industry segments. Updated on a quarterly basis, these industry profiles contain critical analysis, statistics and forecasts to help you engage key prospects, coach key clients, and deepen customer relationships. You can search for reports by NAICS, SIC or keyword or browse by category.

  • (2022) Hair Care Services - Quarterly Update 5/30/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Spa Services - Quarterly Update 5/23/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Consumer Services - Quarterly Update 6/6/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Personal Care Products Manufacturing - Quarterly Update 7/4/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Cosmetics, Beauty Supply, & Perfume Stores - Quarterly Update 6/27/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.

 

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

  • Kanda, S. (2021, September). Hair & Nail Salons in Canada / CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 81211CA / Other Public Services (Except Administration) in Canada. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Ristoff, J. (2021, May). Hair Salons in the US. / US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY REPORT OD4410 / Other Public Services (Except Administration). IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Le, T. (2022, July). Hair & Nail Salons in the US. / US INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 81211 / Consumer Goods and Services. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • McGrath, S. (2022, June). Beauty, Cosmetics, and Fragrance Stores in Canada. / CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 44612CA / Retail Trade in Canada. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • McGrath, S. (2022, April). Cosmetic and Beauty Product Manufacturing in Canada. / CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 32562CA / Manufacturing in Canada. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Diment, D. (2021, August). Personal Waxing and Nail Salons. / US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY REPORT OD4411 / Consumer Goods and Services. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.

 

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2020, April). Hair, Nail, & Skin Care Services: United States. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.

 

Business Market Research Collection (Proquest)

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Business Market Research Collection brings together four sources to help students more easily conduct the research they need to produce business plans, marketing plans, startup plans, market growth analysis, and strategic and financial plans. Includes access to: Hoover's Company Profiles, OxResearch, Barnes Reports, and the older Snapshots Series, which includes market research overviews on over 40 industries and 40 countries to 2008.

  • (2022) Hair Care Services - Quarterly Update 5/30/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Spa Services - Quarterly Update 5/23/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Consumer Services - Quarterly Update 6/6/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Personal Care Products Manufacturing - Quarterly Update 7/4/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • (2022) Cosmetics, Beauty Supply, & Perfume Stores - Quarterly Update 6/27/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.

 

Statista

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

A simple to use statistics portal that integrates statistics from thousands of sources, on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others. Statistics can be exported in PPT, XLS, PDF, and PNG formats. Some basic content available for free.

  • Kunst, A. (2022, April 18). Personal care product usage in Canada in 2022. Statista global consumer survey. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, May 19). Personal care categories in which consumers have a preferred brand in Canada as of October 2019. Swagbucks. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Gough, C. (2022, July 5).Market size of the day spa and nail salon franchise sector in the United States from 2010 to 2018. IBISWorld. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, May 17). Average annual expenditure on hair grooming services per household in Canada from 2010 to 2019. StatCan. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Statista Research Department. (2022, February 5). Average annual expenditure on hair grooming services per household in Canada in 2017, by province. StatCan. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • (2021, November). Statista dossier on Hair Care | Global Market. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • (2022). Beauty and Personal Care | Consumer Markets. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • (2022). Nails | Consumer Markets. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database. 

 

WARC: World Advertising Research Center

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

WARC has case studies from major companies and advertising agencies, as well as articles from leading advertising journals and unpublished papers. It also includes company profiles, advertising spending statistics, and demographic and economic data.

  • (2022, March). Sally Hansen: Sally Hansen & Snapchat Nail Augmented Reality Partnership. Case Studies on WARC. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • (2020). Dove Hair: My Hair My Crown. SABRE Awards: Gold.  Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • (2021, March). From sustainability to purpose in beauty. Euromonitor Research on WARC.  Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database. 
  • (2021, November). Where consumers shop for beauty and personal care. Euromonitor Strategy Briefings. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • (2020, September 6). Boost for beauty sector as Americans get glammed up during lockdown. Financial Times and WARC. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • (2019). What’s working in cosmetics and beauty aids. WARC Category Intelligence. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.

 

Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide

How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.

UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.

  • Agnew, C. (2022, May 28). How spas and salons have made degendering a priority: Many are ditching the gender divide of their spaces and services. Caitlin Agnew looks at what it takes to make everyone welcome. The Globe and Mail Online. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • Jarvie, M. (2022, July 30). A cut and colour: Calgary hair salon adds tattooing to its menu of services. Calgary Herald Online. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database. 
  • (2022, May 11).BDC survey indicates growing digital divide: Businesses without online presence less likely to thrive, attract investment. Toronto Star. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • (2022, Apr 25). Palazzo Beauty Suites may offer space to suit your style: Beauty and personal care professionals set up in McLeod Road facility with a business model that's relatively new to Canada. Tribune. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • (2022, Apr 19). SheaMoisture launches the Dream Fund to champion black female entrepreneurs in Canada. Canada NewsWire Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.
  • (2022, Jul 19). L'Oréal Canada strengthens its commitment to sustainability by creating a new strategic leadership role: Sustainability & Human Rights Officer. Canada NewsWire. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.