This page provides links to library subscription databases. These databases provide access to articles published in several sources such as business journals, newspapers, magazines, and books.
While it is possible to use search engines such as Google, for your article review, the sources you will find in the databases on this page have been published. This gives your sources added credibility; in addition, they provide current and authoritative sources of research information.
Can’t find what you need in our library? View the journal holdings of other Owensboro libraries. If another library has the article you can go there and make a copy.
If an article is not available at a local library, we’ll gladly try to borrow it from another library for you. Click on the links below.
Email questions about interlibrary loan.
The following are great databases to get started with your research papers and reports:
The library subscribes to the online editions of numerous encyclopedias. These provide you articles with reliable background information about your topics, written by experts in the subject areas. These are more authoritative and reliable than Wikipedia!
Looking for a particular journal? Click on the link above to search and find all journals that are available here at the library or to link to those available in our online databases.
If you don't find the journal listed, please inquire about InterLibrary Loan.
Use CountryWatch for information on the business and economy of countries of the world.
Use Biography Reference Bank for information on prominent business leaders, past and present.
Business Administration Journals
Follow the link above to browse the list of business administration journals available online or in the library.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries in Print are located in the Reference Room, main floor of the library.
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management by 
Dictionary of Business by 
Encyclopedia of globalization by 
Going global : an information sourcebook for small and medium-sized businesses by 
Successful business research : straight to the numbers you need-- fast! by 