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Gast Business Library Accounting Resources

Gast Business Library Accounting Resources. July 31, 2013 By Breezy Silver. The Gast Business Library. Who: Librarians: Breezy Silver (librarian for accounting) Laura Leavitt, and Emily Treptow Where: Basement, Law College Building When: Hours:

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Gast Business Library Accounting Resources

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  1. Gast Business LibraryAccounting Resources July 31, 2013 By Breezy Silver

  2. The Gast Business Library • Who: • Librarians: Breezy Silver (librarian for accounting) Laura Leavitt, and Emily Treptow • Where: • Basement, Law College Building • When: • Hours: http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/hours.jsp

  3. MSU Libraries • Business Library is a branch of the MSU Libraries • Main Library located on W. Circle Drive near Beaumont Tower. • Bigger building with more resources • Open later • Information about the MSU Libraries and Main Library: http://www.lib.msu.edu/ • Gast Business Library *Start Here* • http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/

  4. Books & the Online Catalog • Online Catalog • Find the books and other material we own including journals, CDs, maps, and electronic material • http://catalog.lib.msu.edu • Call Number Sheet

  5. Borrowing and Renewing Materials • MSU ID required • Loan periods vary (usually 180 days for graduates) • View your account or renew online • http://www.lib.msu.edu/howto/renew.jsp

  6. Reserves • Request items placed on reserve for your current business classes at Circulation Desk • One item may be checked out at a time (but cannot be taken out of the library) • Two-hour loan period

  7. Articles and Databases • Articles • Found in index databases • Databases – some cover articles, but even more including company financials, analyst reports, market and industry data, and more • http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busdatabases

  8. Accounting Resources • Accounting Research Manager • Includes standards, regulations, and literature • BNA Tax and Accounting Center • Includes news and sources. We have access to the U.S. Income portfolios, Foreign Income portfolios, Estates, Gifts and Trusts portfolios, and the Daily Tax Report. • CCH Internet Tax Research Network • Requires login • Includes federal and state tax information, several CCH Reporter publications, IRS publications, and more.

  9. Accounting Resources Continued • RIA CheckPoint • Includes state and federal material and much more • Have to register at campus computer • Mergent Online • Company database • Business Source Complete • Articles • Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) • Datasets including financial and company information

  10. A Few Notes AboutElectronic Resources • User limits • Academic use ONLY • Some accessible only in the Business Library or on campus • Access through the Business Library NOT Google • Call 1.800.500.1554 or email reachout@msu.edu for help or questions

  11. Essential Research Guides • Accounting Resources research guide • http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/accounting • Business research guides • http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busguides • All library research guides • http://er.lib.msu.edu/guides.cfm

  12. InterLibrary Loan (ILL) • Request articles and books that we do not own through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) • http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/interlibraryservices

  13. What is Plagiarism? • Verbatim copying without using quotation marks • Not using in-text or reference list citations to attribute quotations to the original author • Paraphrasing or summarizing other works without using in-text or reference list citations to attribute the paraphrased material to the original author • Copying information from the web without citing the author • Quoting and paraphrasing a large portion of others' works so that the wording is too close to the original and without adding critical analysis; no new contribution to knowledge • Making errors in the reference citations so that the original source of information cannot be checked • Using fictitious references so that your project appears to be well-researched • Having someone else write the paper

  14. Common Terms • Common KnowledgeBasic information that is considered to be known by many people; no need to cite.Example: Lansing is the capital of Michigan. • QuotationText using someone else’s words; keep short; use quotation marks; must cite.Example: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." (The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, 2010) • ParaphraseYour text using someone else’s ideas; writing in your own words; must cite.

  15. How to Avoid Plagiarism • Cite your sources! • Paraphrase properly- Write it your way • Can more challenging for people with English as a second language • Must add your own ideas to the paper • Ask for assistance. • More information: • http://libguides.lib.msu.edu/academic_integrity includes examples of proper & improper paraphrasing • Citation Guides: http://www.lib.msu.edu/research/cite-resources.jsp • Purdue OWL - Avoiding Plagiarism • MSU Plagiarism Policies

  16. Cite Your Material! • It is essential to cite your material. • Citing Business Databases in APA Style • Citation Guides: http://www.lib.msu.edu/research/cite-resources.jsp includes guides, generators, and citation management software like EndNote and Zotero • General Citation Guides • Purdue OWL includes interviews • BibMe

  17. Printing and Copying • Printing • E-token (B/W and color) available • Purchase e-tokens at https://netprint.msu.edu/ • B/W is 5 cents/page, color is 50 cents/page • Copying • Self-service available for 10 cents/page • Copiers accept coins, $1 and $5 bills • Copiers accept copy cards (8 cents/page) – purchase at Circulation Desk

  18. Group Study Rooms • 7 group study rooms http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/rooms.jsp • Reserve online: http://reservations.lib.msu.edu/ • Collaborative Technology Lab (Room 13) NOTE: Must have more than 3 people in a group to use a room.

  19. Free Classes • Taught in the Business Library and Main Library on various topics • EndNote • Zotero • Jump Start Your Job Search • Espresso Book Machine • Enroll online at http://classes.lib.msu.edu/

  20. ANGEL, Desire2Learn, and Library Databases • 24/7 Support for library databases, Angel, and Desire2Learn • Delivers materials to distance education students • Phone: 1.800.500.1554 • http://www.lib.msu.edu/computer/24-7.jsp

  21. Need Help? • Reference Services: • On site • Phone: 517.355.3380 • E-mail: gastbus@bus.msu.edu • Or contact us directly. Our information: http://www.lib.msu.edu/branches/bus/stafflist.jsp

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