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Gast Business LibraryAccounting ResourcesJuly 31, 2013By Breezy Silver
The Gast Business Library• Who:•Librarians: Breezy Silver (librarian for accounting) Laura Leavitt, and Emily Treptow
• Where:•Basement, Law College Building
• When:•Hours:http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/hours.jsp
MSU Libraries• Business Library is a branch of the MSU
Libraries• Main Library located on W. Circle Drive near Beaumont
Tower. • Bigger building with more resources• Open later• Information about the MSU Libraries and Main Library:
http://www.lib.msu.edu/ • Gast Business Library *Start Here*•http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/
Books & the Online Catalog
• Online Catalog •Find the books and other material we own including journals, CDs, maps, and electronic material•http://catalog.lib.msu.edu
• Call Number Sheet
Borrowing and Renewing Materials
• MSU ID required• Loan periods vary (usually 180 days
for graduates)• View your account or renew online•http://www.lib.msu.edu/howto/renew.jsp
Reserves
• Request items placed on reserve for your current business classes at Circulation Desk• One item may be checked out at a
time (but cannot be taken out of the library)• Two-hour loan period
Articles and Databases
• Articles•Found in index databases
• Databases – some cover articles, but even more including company financials, analyst reports, market and industry data, and more•http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busdatabases
Accounting Resources
• Accounting Research Manager• Includes standards, regulations, and literature
• BNA Tax and Accounting Center• Includes news and sources. We have access to the U.S. Income portfolios, Foreign Income portfolios, Estates, Gifts and Trusts portfolios, and the Daily Tax Report.
• CCH Internet Tax Research Network•Requires login• Includes federal and state tax information, several CCH Reporter publications, IRS publications, and more.
Accounting Resources Continued
• RIA CheckPoint• Includes state and federal material and much more•Have to register at campus computer
• Mergent Online•Company database
• Business Source Complete•Articles
• Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)•Datasets including financial and company information
A Few Notes AboutElectronic Resources• User limits • Academic use ONLY• Some accessible only in the Business
Library or on campus• Access through the Business Library
NOT Google• Call 1.800.500.1554 or email
reachout@msu.edu for help or questions
Essential Research Guides
• Accounting Resources research guide•http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/accounting
• Business research guides•http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busguides
• All library research guides•http://er.lib.msu.edu/guides.cfm
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
• Request articles and books that we do not own through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)•http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/interlibraryservices
What is Plagiarism?• Verbatim copying without using quotation marks• Not using in-text or reference list citations to attribute
quotations to the original author• Paraphrasing or summarizing other works without using
in-text or reference list citations to attribute the paraphrased material to the original author
• Copying information from the web without citing the author
• Quoting and paraphrasing a large portion of others' works so that the wording is too close to the original and without adding critical analysis; no new contribution to knowledge
• Making errors in the reference citations so that the original source of information cannot be checked
• Using fictitious references so that your project appears to be well-researched
• Having someone else write the paper
Common Terms• Common Knowledge
Basic information that is considered to be known by many people; no need to cite.Example: Lansing is the capital of Michigan.
• QuotationText using someone else’s words; keep short; use quotation marks; must cite.Example: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." (The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, 2010)
• ParaphraseYour text using someone else’s ideas; writing in your own words; must cite.
How to Avoid Plagiarism• Cite your sources!• Paraphrase properly- Write it your way• Can more challenging for people with English as a second
language• Must add your own ideas to the paper• Ask for assistance.
• More information:• http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/academic_integrity includes
examples of proper & improper paraphrasing• Citation Guides: http://
www.lib.msu.edu/research/cite-resources.jsp • Purdue OWL - Avoiding Plagiarism• MSU Plagiarism Policies
Cite Your Material!• It is essential to cite your material. • Citing Business Databases in APA Style• Citation Guides: http://
www.lib.msu.edu/research/cite-resources.jsp includes guides, generators, and citation management software like EndNote and Zotero• General Citation Guides• Purdue OWL includes interviews• BibMe
Printing and Copying
• Printing•E-token (B/W and color) available•Purchase e-tokens at https://netprint.msu.edu/•B/W is 5 cents/page, color is 50 cents/page
• Copying•Self-service available for 10 cents/page•Copiers accept coins, $1 and $5 bills•Copiers accept copy cards (8 cents/page) – purchase at Circulation Desk
Group Study Rooms• 7 group study rooms http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/rooms.jsp
• Reserve online: http://reservations.lib.msu.edu/
• Collaborative Technology Lab (Room 13)
NOTE: Must have more than 3 people in a group to use a room.
Free Classes
• Taught in the Business Library and Main Library on various topics•EndNote•Zotero• Jump Start Your Job Search •Espresso Book Machine
• Enroll online at http://classes.lib.msu.edu/
ANGEL, Desire2Learn, and Library Databases• 24/7 Support for library databases,
Angel, and Desire2Learn• Delivers materials to distance
education students• Phone: 1.800.500.1554• http://
www.lib.msu.edu/computer/24-7.jsp
Need Help?
• Reference Services:•On site•Phone: 517.355.3380•E-mail: gastbus@bus.msu.edu
• Or contact us directly. Our information: http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/stafflist.jsp