Sketch of Maag Library Maag Library Resources for Marketing

Last updated: March 11, 2004

Reference Resources Locating Books
Locating Articles World Wide Web Resources
Reference Resources
Use these sources for background information or to get an understanding of major concepts.
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Handbooks
 
Companion Encyclopedia of Marketing Ref. HF 5415 C547353 1995
  • An encyclopedia containing information about aspects of marketing such as the history and origin of marketing, marketing theory, and modern practice.
  • Browse HF 5415
Dartnell Marketing Manager's Handbook Ref. HF 5415.13 .D33 1994
  • A book which discusses theoretical and practical issues in marketing. Topics such as management issues, market research, promotion, and global marketing are included in this handbook.
  • Browse HF 5415.13
Encyclopedia of Advertising Ref. HF 5803 .A38 2003
  • A three volume encyclopedia from the Advertising Age that focuses on the history of advertising and advertising campaigns.
  • Browse HF 5803
Market Share Reporter Ref. HF 5410 .M35
  • An encyclopedia like reference resource that provides an overview of companies, products, and services. A good resource for company comparison and geographic statistics.
  • Browse HF 5410
Rand McNally Commerical Atlas and Marketing Guide Annual Ref. Atlas G 1019 .R22
  • An annual atlas that has detailed demographic maps of the United States.
  • Browse G 1019
SDRS Lifestyle Market Analyst Ready Ref. HF 5415.33 .U6 L54
  • A volume that has yearly "demographic, geographic, and lifestyle" information.
  • Browse HF 5415
U.S. Market Trends and Forecasts Ready Ref. HF 5415.1 .U7
  • This edition has many graphical representations which present overviews and projections for almost 400 significant industries.
  • Browse HF 5415
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Directories
 
American Marketing Association International Member and Marketing Services Guide
Ref. HF 5410 .A46a
  • A guide from the American Marketing Association that lists member information of different marketing firms. The directory is searchable alphabetically, vocationally, and geographically.
  • Browse HF 5410
Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook Ref. HE 8689 .B77
  • A directory listing brief descriptions or individual radio, television, and cable stations and systems.
  • Browse HE 8689
D&B Principal International Businesses Ref. HF 54 .U5 P54
  • Searchable by geographic region, product classification, and alphabetically, this annual marketing directory lists over 50,000 businesses throughout the world.
  • Browse HF 54
Standard Directory of Advertisers Ref. HF 5805 .S7
  • A two volume book the describes approximately 25,000 companies with large national advertising budgets. The information includes dollar amount spent as well as different types of advertising purchased.
  • Browse HF 5805
Standard Directory of Advertising Agencies Ref. HF 5805 .S72
  • "The Agency Redbook" which describes around 6,500 ad agencies across the country. Includes a geographic index of agencies and a list of "who's where in advertising".
  • Browse HF 5805
Standard Rate and Data Service Directories Ref. HF 5905
  • A series of books that provides information on advertising rates and marketing data for various media.
  • Browse HF 5905
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Locating Books
 
Search: MaagNet (the online catalog)
  • For search tips and information see Using MaagNet.
  • Not sure of a topic? Here are a few Library of Congress Subject Headings to get you started:
    • Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Consumer behavior
    • Demographics
Browse:  the collections
Resources in Marketing and Advertising may be found throughout the library:  in the Reference Room, in the General and Oversize Collections, in the Serials/Microforms area and in Government Documents (see Building Guide).
Search:  the OhioLINK Central Catalog  [combined catalogs of OhioLINK member libraries]
See Where to Start to Find Books for additional resources.
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Locating Articles
 
Search: Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
  • Search these resources by keyword or subject to find references to journal articles. Journal articles may be available electronically or on the lower level of Maag Library.
  • See Where to Start to Find Periodical Articles for an overview of how to find articles.

Browse or search: the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center
Locate: the Current Periodicals in Marketing for Maag Library
  • Use this list to browse the Current Periodicals (arranged by title) on the lower floor of Maag Library.
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Databases, Indexes and Abstracts
 
Full Text Selected full-text articles available online.
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Remote Access Available Remote access available.
Current YSU or OhioLINK students, faculty and staff only. See Connecting from Home for more information).
Print Resource Print source.
Available in library only.
CD-ROM CD-ROM. Available in library only.
Marketing and Advertsing-Specific Resources
 
Business Source Premier  coverage varies by publication Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more. Includes or has links to full text.
Business and Industry  1994 to present Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index and full-text of business news, facts, and events, from international trade publications, newspapers, business dailies, and newsletters. Includes or has links to full text.
Academic Search Premier  coverage varies by publication Full Text Remote Access Available
  • Index, abstracts, and full text for many scholarly publications covering all academic areas of study. Includes or has links to full text.
Mediamark Reporter CD-ROM  Available in Reference Room. CD-ROM. Available in library only.
  • A CD-Rom that has current market information on services and products. Dates vary.
Business Periodicals Index  Ref. Z 7164 .C81 B97   vol 1(Jan. 1958) to present. Print Source
  • A cumulative index to business periodicals.
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World Wide Web Resources in Marketing
 
Advertising Age Magazine
  • This site offers limited access to the popular advertising periodical.
Advertising World
  • An advertising subject directory from the University of Texas-Austin.
BRINT's Marketing Resources
  • An enormous wealth of business information that has a varied collection of marketing sites.
The Internet Public Library's Marketing and Advertising Resources
  • A good list of free reviewed websites dealing with marketing and advertising.
Marketing Virtual Library
  • From Knowthis.com, A carefully evaluated collection of over a thousand websites about all aspects of Marketing.
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Last updated: March 11, 2004