Not only is money on many of our minds right now, but also April happens to be National Financial Literacy Month. That makes it the perfect time to investigate the extensive financial databases that Mechanics’ Institute members can access remotely. All you need is your library card to explore these searchable indices of published resources on finance, investments (stocks, mutual funds, etc.), companies, and the overall industry. (For instructions, scroll to the end of this post.)
Our top financial databases include:
Mergent Intellect
This resource provides an extensive collection of worldwide business information with insightful business intelligence. Coupling Mergent's expertise in developing reference products with D&B®'s private company database, Mergent Intellect offers private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, industry profiles, and more.
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Morningstar is a premier source of unbiased information that compiles and analyzes thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and general market data, along with investment ideas for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients.
Proquest ABI/INFORM Collection
The collection features thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, key business and economics periodicals (e.g., The Economist; Sloan Management Review), country-and industry-focused reports, and major news sources like the Wall Street Journal. Its international coverage provides a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
Value Line Resource Center
Along with Morningstar, Value Line is one of the most widely-used independent investment information publications. The online version contains information on more than 7,500 publicly traded companies, along with mutual fund and daily options surveys.
For remote access to financial and other databases available through Mechanics’ Institute:
1. To get started, click here.
2. Scroll down until you find the title you want.
3. Click on the title.
4. Follow the screen prompt to enter your name and 14-digit Mechanics’ Institute barcode number (no spaces)
5. Click on “Sign In.”
6. You will now be on the home page of the database.
7. Need help? Email our librarians at [email protected]
