Finding data and journal articles Economics M.Sc. …...Economics M.Sc. Databases session •...
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Finding data and journal articles –
Economics M.Sc. Databases session
• Information and online guides on the Library website
• Library drop-ins in Room S 0.95 on Tuesdays from 10 – 12 noon, beginning on Tuesday 24th October
• More support at dissertation time…
• Contact your academic support librarian for help by e-mail or an appointment
How can the Library help you?
• Advise on relevant sources for your research
• Show you how to use them
What can I do to support you?
• Advise you on methodology
• Help with Stata or other software – you need to contact a tutor or your supervisor for that
• Obtain a new database
What can I not do???
• Become familiar with the Library tutorials
• Check what resources the Library can provide
• PLAN AHEAD!
• Have an alternative strategy – consider Plan B, in case Plan A does not work out
What should you do yourself?
Access databases through the Library website
• EconLit – specifically intended for Economics students
• Business Source Complete
• ABI/Inform Global
• ScienceDirect
• Plus papers found in free collections:
• RePEc – Research Papers in Economics
• SSRN – Social Science Research Network
Recommended sources for journal articles
• Bloomberg – available in the Economics Department – PCs in room S 0.84
• Datastream – one PC in the Library
• OECD iLibrary
• UK Data Service for international macrodata and UK official statistics
• And many more…
Data sources – top tips
• Google may provide so many results that you miss what you seeking
• The quality of free sources on the internet varies greatly
• Using a database like EconLit allows you to find relevant and reliable articles quickly
• Save time searching and spend it moreprofitably!
Why use Library databases???
• Eurostat – data on all EU member states and some others
• IMF
• OECD
• UNData – United Nations free data
• World Bank
Many reliable free websites e.g.
What if data is unavailable?
• Sometimes there are gaps in time series
• There is more data for some countries than there is for others
• It can be hard to find very long time series
• Annual data is easier to find than quarterly or monthly data
• Secure survey data is restricted to academic research staff
Remember
• I may be able to find a better source for you
• Data may be available freely from large NGOs
• Concentrate on data which is available
• Adapt and survive!
However…
• See the Library website for details
• E-mail is the best way to track me down
• You are also welcome to call 02476 572712 or ask for me at the Library Help Desk
• Please allow plenty of time if you need to make an appointment
Contact your academic support librarian