Library Databases

Published: January 11, 2023
Updated: January 11, 2023

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.

  • (2022, Nov 10). Pet grooming market sales is likely to reach a healthy CAGR of 6.2% and cross a revenue of US$ 2.5 bn during the forecast period of 2022-32. latest data analysis by future market insights, inc.: The Europe pet grooming market is expected to account for 19.3% of the total market share over the forecast period. Rising trend of pet humanization. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel.  Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Nov 02). Pet hotels market is estimated to hit a revenue of US$ 9.7 bn by year 2032 end, up from US$ 4.4 bn likely to be achieved in the year 2022 | future market insights, inc.: Rising demand for personalized pet services will fuel pet hotels market to reach US$ 9679.1 mn by 2032. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Oct 24). Global pet care market is certain to witness a humongous sales growth & reach a revenue of US$ 338.5 billion by year 2031 end at a CAGR of 6.1% | future market insights, inc.: High cost of prime-quality pet care services may impede pet care market growth. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Oct 10). Pet safe cleaners market is predict to reach US$ 7.9601 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2022-32 | Future Market Insights, Inc.: The global pet cleanser market is estimated to be growing rapidly owing to the increase in the purchase or adoption of pets (primarily cats, dogs, and birds) and the growing importance of personal hygiene for pets. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Pet care services - quarterly update 5/23/2022. (2022). (). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Pet & pet supplies stores - quarterly update 12/9/2022. (2022). (). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Oct 04). With a lot of claw: Dogs and cats drive a growing market for pet services. Trans. Content Engine, LLC. CE Noticias Financieras. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Sep 29). Pet oral care products market is increasing due to awareness about dental hygiene of companion animals is positively impacting | future market insights, inc.: The recent pet oral care market survey report shows that the north american region dominates the overall share, with the highest demand for such products and services. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel.Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Sep 19). Insights on the pet sitting global market to 2030 - increasing adoption of subscription-based pet services is driving growth. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  •  (2022, Sep 07). Pet treat market to exceed US$ 122.1 bn by 2032 as sales of organic pet treats grow | future market insights, inc.: Pet treat brands in the U.S. are providing innovative products to pet owners such as single-ingredient freeze-dried treats and limited-ingredient freeze-dried treats along with other sustainable dog toy and accessories, thus creating demand for the product in the country. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Pet lodging market to reach US$ 5 billion by 2032 amid rise in pet adoption rates worldwide | future market insights, inc.: As per FMI, the U.S. pet lodging market is projected to reach a valuation of US$ 775 million in 2022. this is due to rapid surge in pet adoption rates, increasing pet spending and availability of advanced pet lodging services. in recent years, UAE has become one of the most lucrative markets for pet lodging across the MEA region and this trend is likely to continue during the forecast period. (2022, Aug 12). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Wag group differentiated compared to others in online pet services -- market talk. (2022, Aug 22). Dow Jones Institutional News. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022). Global pet apparel market to value US $ 7 billion by 2032, says FMI report. Apparel Resources. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Binns, J., & Gonzalez, P. G. (2022). Gucci is selling $460 mohair dog hats and $7,500 luxury pet beds. Sourcing Journal (Online). Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Harrell, A. (2022). Fashion for the Dogs—By the dogg. Sourcing Journal (Online). Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Kirkpatrick, T. J. (2022, May 04). How cats are winning the postpandemic economy; long ignored by the pet industry, services for felines are starting to pick up. Wall Street Journal (Online). Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Toneguzzi, M. (2022). Petland looks to expansion in Western Canada with 10,000 sq. ft. store footprints [interview]. Retail Insider. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Lee, J. (2022, Jun 11). EXCHANGE --- heard on the street: The pandemic pet boom has legs --- pet spending is holding up better than most other retail categories. retailers will still have to fight for market share. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM 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.

  • TBRC. (2022, September). Pet Food Market Global Briefing 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact. [Report Code MKB071I]. Retrieved from BCC Research database.
  • TBRC (2022, September). Animal and Pet Food Market Global Briefing 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact. [Report Code MKB337F]. 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.

  • Socha, M. (2021). Behind the Explosive Business Of Designer Pet Accessories: The global market for pet products, excluding food, is projected to hit $36.89 billion by 2025. WWD: Women’s Wear Daily, 14–15. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Beaton, L. (2021). 2 top trends for 2021 according to the pet food industry: The 2020 pandemic has brought both pet owners’ desires for sustainable products and their use of e-commerce channels for product purchasing into sharp relief. Petfood Industry, 63(1), 18–25. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • (2018).New opportunities as industry diversifies: AMA Research offers insight into the pet accessories market, with growth coming from products for small dogs, and opportunities in ’pet technology products’, whilst retailers diversify to offer a wide range of products and services. DIY Week. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Thompson, L. (2021). Pampering Our Pets: Tips for Growing Sales in Pet Products. Hardware Retailing, 220(6), 38–39. 5844, 15. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Montemarano, M. (2021). Pet Nutrition: In the From-Home Era, Consumers Tune into Health Needs of Four-Legged Friends: With trends in pet supplements corresponding with popular human health concerns, the outlook for specialty products is promising. Nutraceuticals World, 24(4), 36–41. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Skelly, C. (2021). C-Store Opportunity: Pet CBD: Brightfield Group data shows significant growth in the pet CBD market, driven by factors like rising awareness of its benefits and ongoing pet humanization; c-stores would be wise to capitalize on this trend. Convenience Store Decisions, 32(9), 102. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate database.
  • Pets at Home Group Plc. SWOT Analysis. (2021). Pets at Home Group Plc SWOT Analysis, 1–6. 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) Veterinary Manufacturing - Quarterly Update 11/22/2022. Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from First Research Industry Profiles.
  • Pet care services - quarterly update 5/23/2022. (2022). (). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • Pet & pet supplies stores - quarterly update 12/9/2022. (2022). (). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM 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, C. (2022, November). Pet Grooming and Boarding in Canada. CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 8291CA / OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) IN CANADA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Brocker, M. (2022, June). Pet Grooming and Boarding in the US. US INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 81291 / OTHER SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION). IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database. 
  • DellaCamera, C. (2022, August). Pet Stores in Canada. CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 45391CA / RETAIL TRADE IN CANADA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • DellaCamera, C. (2022, February). Small Specialty Retail Stores in Canada. CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 45399aCA / RETAIL TRADE IN CANADA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Madigan, J. (2021, January). Premium Pet Food Production in the US. US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT OD6157 / CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database
  • Ross, G. (2021, July). Dog Walking Services in the US. US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT OD4350 / 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.

  • Packaged Facts. (2022, November). Canadian Pet Market Survey 2022. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Packaged Facts. (2022, August). US Pet Market Focus: Pet Store and Pet Specialty Retailing. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Packaged Facts. (2021, December). US Pet Market Focus: Pet Product Retail and Internet Shopping Trends 2021. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2021, March). Pet Products and Services: United States. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Packaged Facts. (2022, September). Pet Populations and Ownership Trends in the US, 6th edition. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Packaged Facts. (2021, February). US Pet Market Focus: Mass Market Channel Shoppers. 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) Veterinary Manufacturing - Quarterly Update 11/22/2022. 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.

  • Bradford, E. (2021, December 14). Share of respondents who owned a pet in Canada as of June 2021, by region. Abacus Data. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, October 10). Number of pet and pet supplies store in Canada in December 2021, by region. StatCan. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • (2022, October). Pet lovers in Canada. Statista Consumer Insights. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, November 9). Number of cats and dogs in households in Canada in 2020, by type. Pet Food Processing. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, November 9). Total pet population in Canada in 2020, by type. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, March 4). Average annual household expenditure on pet expenses in Canada from 2010 to 2019 (in Canadian dollars)*. StatCan. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, January 19). Channel used by consumers to purchase pet food in Canada in 2020. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Tighe, D. (2021, January 22). Dog products purchased by consumers online in the last 12 months in the United States in 2018. Packaged Facts. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, October 12). Annual cost of caring for a dog in Canada 2022, by expense type. Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. Retrieved from Statista database. 
  • Bradford, E. (2022, November 29). Annual cost of caring for a cat in Canada 2022, by expense type. Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. 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.

  • (2020). Honey, I’m Home: Dog Treats. Design Business Association: Effective Design Awards. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • (2019). Pedigrees: SelfieSTIX. WARC Creative 100. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • (2022, May). What’s working in direct-to-consumer 2022. WARC Category Intelligence. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • (2020). Pets at Home: Very Important Pets Club. Data and Marketing Association. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • Lopes, D., and Brydon, E. WhiskasKIT: How cat content grew up to drive digital growth. WARC Awards. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • Euromonitor. (2021, June). World market for pet care. Research on WARC. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • (2021, April). A casual flirtation or a committed relationship? Assessing the post-pandemic stickiness of product subscriptions. Research on WARC. Retrieved from WARC database. 
  • (2014). Pet Humanisation: The trend and its strategic impact on global pet care markets – executive briefing. Euromonitor Strategy Briefings. Retrieved from WARC 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.

  • Phillips, K. (2022, May 11). New pet spa looks to go above and beyond an average grooming salons. Pincher Creek Echo. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database. 
  • (2021, Nov 30). Pet owners overjoyed with reopening of grooming service. Niagara this Week. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database. 
  • Shykora, B. (2022, Feb 19). Spallumcheen pet food brand nominated for 2 small business awards. The Morning Star. Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database. 
  • (2021, Nov 30). Brighton woman fetches young entrepreneur award for pet-sitting, accessory business. The Brighton Independent Retrieved from Canadian Newsstream database.