Fogler Library Resources by Subject: Industries

Industries

RELATED GUIDES

EDGAR Annual Report Filings
Corporate reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission often include industry descriptions in Business section of annual reports - Form 10-K for U.S. companies and Form 20-F for international companies. Example of search statement format: form-type=(10-k) and company-name=(boeing)

Encyclopedia of Associations (REF HS 17 G344)
A popular source for identifying relevant associations, the Encyclopedia of Associations (EA) covers over 22,000 national U.S. non-profit organizations in the arts, government, medicine, science, trade and industry, and other areas. The EA is available in print and in the database Business & Company Resource Center (BCRC). Free searching also available via Dialog's Open Access resource tool. Related publications include the Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations and five U.S. regional editions (e.g., Western States), also available online in BCRC.
How Products are Made
A 7-volume print resource now available online for free from the ad-supported website How Products are Made. Each volume covers about 100 different products and entries review product history, raw materials used, manufacturing process, further readings, and other information. Sample article: Dry Ice.

Trade Shows Worldwide (REF T394 .T723 W129 2007)
Trade shows often help in identifying industry trends, researching competitors, and other strategic business issues. Outlines roughly 10,000 trade shows and exhibitions held in both North America and overseas. Resource not only lists tradeshows by industry, but also provides contact information, date, location, and helps rank shows by number of attendees. Sample pages (pdf).

Further Readings
Check the sources listed in the Further Readings sections of entries from:
- Encyclopedia of American Industries (in Business & Company Resource Center)
- Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries (in Business & Company Resource Center)
- Encyclopedia of Global Industries (in Business & Company Resource Center)