Databases

UBC Library acquires NAACP papers documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America

UBC Library has acquired access to the digital database  the NAACP Papers, documenting the Black freedom struggle in 20th Century America.  This collections consists of digitized primary source materials documenting the major campaigns of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) from 1909 to 1972. This collection is made available through the […]

RepRisk database one year subscription

UBC Library is pleased to announce that we now have a temporary access to RepRisk data thanks to funding from UBC Sauder’s Finance Division and the Peter Lusztig Award.  RepRisk provides access to ESG Risk data Access will be for one year. Patrons will need to have a WRDS account in order to access the […]

New online resources at the library

UBC Library has recently subscribed to several new resources. They include: Sage Skills: Business: Similar to LinkedIn Learning, this interactive digital resource features both academic and practitioner experts in a library of flexible learning tracks across five modules: Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Organizational Communication, and Professionalism. This resource empowers students to develop and practice real-world […]

New streaming video database and Statistics Canada’s Real Time Remote Access (RTRA) program

Over the past two months, UBC Library has pumped up the volume of streaming and other online content. Here are some new additions: OntheBoards.TV (New!) is a portal for viewing full-length, high-quality films of performance works by contemporary artists in dance, theater, music and other forms.  Funded by UBC Okanagan. Audio Cine Films Digital Campus is […]

Business Source Ultimate database

UBC library has recently upgraded our Ebsco subscription from Business Source Complete to Business Source Ultimate database. Our upgraded subscription includes over 65% additional full-text content compared to Business Source Complete, including important market and industry reports key to UBC management students and researchers. Business Source Ultimate provides access to content in the areas of business and […]

Academic Video Online trial

UBC Library has a Trial for streaming video database: Academic Video Online. The trial will run until September 13, 2019 (we hope to extend it to the end of September). Please note that the database can be accessed ON CAMPUS only. With over 68,000 films, Academic Video Online is one of the most comprehensive streaming […]

Statista trial

UBC Library has acquired access to Statista database for a month starting from February 14, 2019. Statista is 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. Access includes: -Digital […]

New Databases at David Lam Library

During the 2017/2018 academic year, David Lam Library added several new databases to its collection. We invite you to check out the databases below which can be accessed through the library website. Databases Acquired: BCC Research CB Insights  – 1 year subscription (November 2018 to November 2019) Mergent FISD  – 1 year subscription (January 5, […]

New database: Mergent Fixed Income Securities Database (FISD)

We have some great news for our Finance faculty and students (and anyone else interested in Finance): David Lam Library has purchased 1 year of access to Mergent Fixed Income Securities Database (FISD). FISD will be available from January 5, 2018 to January, 2019, via the WRDS platform. Mergent FISD is a comprehensive database of […]

Ethics Defined video series

Are you interested in learning more about ethics? Check out Ethics Unwrapped, a free collection of 4 online video series produced by the Center for Leadership and Ethics at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. You can view videos on topics such as Sustainability, Conformity Bias, Corporate Social Responsibility, Groupthink, and […]