Use of Materials Within the Library

Cornell alumni have on-site access to most resources and materials that are needed for professional or scholarly research purposes. Exceptions include subscription-based resources, such as Capital IQ, Euromonitor Passport, Gartner, Mintel and Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS).

Use of Materials Off-Site

Cornell alumni have free access to CareerBeam and our online collection of business Web sites. If you are looking for financial data, CareerBeam has US and international stock filings, annual reports and company historical data via Mergent Online. If you seek industry information, we recommend accessing CareerBeam's First Research reports written for over 200 industries. For contacts information, please refer to CareerBeam's Hoover’s database records.

Cornell alumni are encouraged to explore electronic collections of business resources offered by a local public library. It has become increasingly common for public libraries to offer remote access to databases like Business Source Complete, Hoover's, and Factiva. For your convenience, we've included links to some of the most popular business database collections offered through public libraries:

Boston Public Library's Business Resources
Chicago Public Library's Business Resources
Los Angeles Public Library's Databases
New York Public Library's Science Industry and Business Library (SIBL)

Research Assistance and Consultations

We will provide reference consultations in-person, by e-mail or phone (607-255-3389) during reference hours to assist you with career research and help you locate business resources available in your area.

Instruction

Alumni are welcome to attend any library workshop sessions conducted in either Ithaca or Palisades, NY.