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Resources for Business: Industry Research Finding Aids Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.) HF1042 .S73 1987 (view catalog record)
The SIC system serves as a uniform, numeric way to describe the structure of American industry. Each four-digit SIC number represents a particular type of business.
The SIC Manual is being replaced by the following:
Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.) HF1042.A55 .N67 1998 (view catalog record)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) replaces the US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS is the first-ever North American industry classification system. The system was developed by the US, Canada, and Mexico to provide comparable statistics across the three countries.
Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources
Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.) HF5353 .E52 (view catalog record)
Annual guide to resources for 1,100 subjects of interest to business researchers, including numerous industry sectors. Relevant publications, databases, websites, government agencies, and trade associations are identified.
Statistics Sources
Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.) HA36 .S84 (view catalog record)
This two-volume, alphabetically arranged dictionary serves as a guide to current sources of factual quantitative information on more than 20,000 specific subjects.
Surveys and Profiles Covers approximately 50 industry sectors for the U.S. For Asia and Europe, choose Global Industry Surveys.
 Datamonitor Industry Profiles - (in Business Source Complete: using the  Business Searching Interface (BSI)) -  Hundreds of profiles, covering industry sectors on Global, U.S., and country/region level. (Click on the "Industry Profiles" button on the navigation column).
Example: Apparel & Textiles Industry Profile: Global Encyclopedia of American Industries, 4th Edition
Drexel Library Reference (1st fl.) HC102 .E53 2005 (view catalog record)
This 2-volume set provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. Volume 1 covers Manufacturing Industries and Volume 2 covers Service and Non-manufacturing Industries.
Arranged by industry, Hoover's provides a list of companies covered in each sector as well as an overview for the sector.
Example: Overview for Personal Computers. Over 200 Industry Profiles on small and large industries. These 12- to 15-page reports cover the industry's competitive landscape, operations & technology, regulations, challenges, trends and financial performance.
Companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Career Guide provides overview information on industries, including occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects, and working conditions.
Industry Statistics Industry returns - performance indicators for 100 industry sectors.
Standard & Poor's Statistical Service
Drexel Library Reference (1st fl.) HC101 .S74a (view catalog record)
Statistics Sources
Drexel Library Information Desk (1st fl.) HA36 .S84 (view catalog record)
This two-volume, alphabetically arranged dictionary serves as a guide to current sources of factual quantitative information on more than 20,000 specific subjects.
TradeStats Express. U.S. Department of Commerce. International Trade Administration.
Service Annual Survey. U.S. Census Bureau Manufacturing, Mining, and Construction Statistics. U.S. Census Bureau. Articles
Both databases include content from trade (industry-level) magazines, as well as peer-reviewed journals, and general-interest business magazines. Both can be searched by industry code (NAICS or SIC).
The business newspaper of record.
See also: Industry Research See also:
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