Tutorials: Businesss Research Databases at WKU

Below are tutorials and guides for some of our most useful--and challenging--business research databases. Most of the guides described can be accessed online (just click HERE to sign in and go to the list of databases). A few databases are not accessible on the Internet, however...for these you should stop by the Helm Library Reference Desk and ask for assistance.

• LexisNexis Academic
  • LexisNexis provides comprehensive resources for legal and business research.
  • Access: available online with WKU user name and password
  • Web Tutorials (LexisNexis Product Wikis):
    • LexisNexis Academic
    • LexisNexis Congressional
    • LexisNexis Statistical
  • Video tutorials:
    • Introduction to LexisNexis
    • How to Find Broadcast Transcripts
    • How to Find Landmark Legal Cases
• Mergent Online
  • Mergent Online offers extensive information on publicly and privately held companies. Includes financial reports, SEC filings, history, news and customizable reports.
  • Access: available online with WKU user name and password
  • Tutorials : flash video or downloadable pdf
• STAT-USA
  • STAT-USA is no longer available (it was discontinued by the government agency that maintained it). We have created a page of links to all of the information that was once available through STAT-USA. Click HERE to access it.
• Value Line
  • Description: Value Line is a highly respected source of information on leading companies. It offers a highly succinct data sheet reporting stock prices, key statistics, current situation, and predictions for the future--all in a brief, one-page report.
  • Access: Ask the Helm Library Reference Desk staff to help you log on
  • Tutorials
    • General guides supplied by ValueLine