Library Databases

Published: April 12, 2022
Updated: April 21, 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.

  • Addressing BC’s growing bio health sector: Life sciences BC connects skilled talent for BC life sciences success. (2022, Jan 18). Business Wire Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Canada pharmaceuticals & healthcare report - Q1 2021. (2021). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Canada medical devices report - Q4 2020. (2020). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Canada pharmaceuticals & healthcare report - Q4 2020. (2020). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • Global life science analytics market by component, by application, by end user, by delivery mode, by type, by region, industry analysis and forecast, 2020 - 2026: The global life science analytics market size is expected to reach $12. 5 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 8% CAGR during the forecast period. life science and healthcare groups can put their data into prompt, significant usage with artificial intelligence (AI) analytics platforms. (2020, Dec 23). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Global telehealth market by 2027 | know about emerging growth with top players like giffen solutions, inc., capsule technologies, inc., chiron health, cisco, biotricity, A&D company, limited and more - says data bridge market research. (2020, Aug 20). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection database.
  • Global medical device testing market report 2020-2025: Increased requirement for PPE kits and N95 masks driving growth. (2020, Sep 29). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection database.

 

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.

  • (2022, February). Medical Equipment Maintenance Global Market Report 2022. BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database. 
  • (2022, February).Medical Device Technologies Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2021-2028. BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database. 
  • (2021, June). Global Markets for Emerging Medical Device Technologies. BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research database.
  • (2019, September). Latest Innovations in Medical Device Technologies. BCC Research.  Retrieved from BCC Research database.
  • (2018, March). Medical Devices: Technologies and Global Markets. BCC Research.  Retrieved from BCC Research database.
  • (2017, November). Medical Device Security: Technologies and Global Markets. BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research 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.

  • Bhamra, R., Hicks, C., Small, A., & García-Villarreal, E. (2022). Value, product delivery strategies and operational performance in the medical technology industry. International Journal of Production Economics, 245, N.PAG. 
  • Hardy, S., & Ko, W. (2020). Industry Surveys: Life Sciences Tools & Services. Industry Survey: Life Sciences Tools & Services, 1–37.
  • ALREJA, R. (2020). How 3D Printing is Changing the Medical Device Field: Being able to manufacture these devices to conform to a patient’s anatomy is a game changer. Quality, 59(3), 18–19. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • IJzerman, M., Koffijberg, H., Fenwick, E., Krahn, M., & IJzerman, M. J. (2017). Emerging Use of Early Health Technology Assessment in Medical Product Development: A Scoping Review of the Literature. PharmacoEconomics, 35(7), 727–740. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Taylor, M. (2016). Funding, Success for Life Science Startups is On the Rise. Laboratory Equipment, 53(6), 10–13.

     

 

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.

  • Medical equipment & supply wholesalers - quarterly update 3/7/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection.
  • Medical device testing market worth $12.5 billion by 2027- exclusive report covering pre and post COVID-19 market analysis by meticulous research®. (2020, Oct 13). PR Newswire Europe Including UK Disclose. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Medical device contract manufacturing market to reach US $133.11 billion by 2028 - global insights on trends, size, growth drivers, COVID-19 impact analysis, top players, opportunities and future outlook: Adroit market research: The geographically, asia-pacific will witness the fasted growth at a CAGR 12.0% over the forecast period 2018 to 2028. (2020, Aug 27). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing - quarterly update 3/25/2019. (2019). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.
  • Electromedical & X-ray apparatus manufacturing - quarterly update 12/3/2018. (2018). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection; Business Market Research Collection. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles database.

 

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.

  • DellaCamera, Christopher. (2021, November). Medical Device Manufacturing in Canada. IBISWorld Canada Industry Report. Retrieved from IbisWorld Industry Reports.
  • Koronios, Eva. (2020, March). Medical Instrument & Supply Manufacturing in Canada. IBISWorld Canada Industry Report. Retrieved from IbisWorld Industry Reports.
  • Curran, Jack. (2019, November). Medical Device Manufacturing in the US. IBISWorld US Industry Report. Retrieved from IbisWorld Industry Reports.
  • Ozelkan, Ediz. (2019, March). Medical Device Manufacturing in Canada. IBISWorld Canada Industry Report. Retrieved from IbisWorld Industry Reports.

 

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.

  • Kalorama Information. (2019, November). Blockchain Technologies in Healthcare. Market Research Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Kalorama Information. (2018, March). Medical Devices: World Market Analysis by Country. Market Research Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Kalorama Information. (2018, November). The Global Market for Medical Devices, 9th Edition (40+ Specific Device Markets and 50 Country Markets Forecasted to 2023). Market Research 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.

  • Scientific & technical instruments manufacturing - quarterly update 3/8/2021. (2021). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Medical equipment & supply wholesalers - quarterly update 1/4/2021. (2021). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.
  • Medical equipment & supply wholesalers - quarterly update 10/26/2020. (2020). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection.

 

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.

  • Mikulic, M. (2020, October 16). Medical technology industry - Statistics & Facts. Statista. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Medical equipment & supply wholesalers - quarterly update 10/26/2020. (2020). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from Business Market Research Collection database.
  • Mikulic, M. (2020, January 08). Life sciences industry growth SCORE U.S. by CLUSTER 2018. Retrieved from Statista database.
  • Stewart, C. (2019, March 7). Percentage of life science organizations using or planning to use select technologies to impact patient experiences as of 2018. 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.

  • Taylor, Ross. (2020, January). How to Design Healthcare Apps That Improve People’s Lives, by Thinking Differently. Admap Magazine. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • King, D’Arcy. (2018, February). Using Technology to Drive Behavioural Change in Healthcare. WARC. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • Mabey, Mike & Herrlich, Ariel. (2017, May). From Prototype to Patient Life: Connecting Functional Attributes with Emotional Benefits. WARC. Retrieved from WARC: World Advertising Research Center database.
  • Collecting Patient Satisfaction Moment-to-Moment Using Smartwatch Technology. (2016). WARC. 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.

  • The big switch: COVID-19 triggers surge of diversification in local manufacturing sector. (2020). The Windsor Star (Online). Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream
  • Canada's struggle to get COVID-19 medical gear shows why we need to make our own, minister says. (2020). The Toronto Star (Online). Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream.