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Faculty Research Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

 

How can I get assistance in using USC databases?

Please contact the Crocker Library.  Full contact information can be found here.
 

I have a citation for a journal article, how can I find the full-text version of the article?

To search for an online version, use the link for "eJournals" and search for the title of the journal from any Library home page. The journal may be available in more than one database, depending on the date range. Select the link for the database you need and search for the article within it.  You can also search the online catalog, HOMER, which may provide a link for online access and will also tell you if the journal is available in print fom and in which library.  Not all journals are available in electronic form.

 

How can I see how many times a certain article has been cited?

You can use the ISI Web of Science database for citation analysis (also known as the Social Sciences Citation Index) which is  part of the larger ISI Web of Knowledge database.
 

How can I get assistance with locating sources of statistical data?

Katharin Peter is the USC Social Science Data and Statistics Librarian and can assist you with locating data resources. She can be reached at (213) 740-1700 or via email at kpeter@usc.edu.
 

How can I get assistance with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, etc.?

You may contact USC's Senior Statistical Consultant for assistance: AnnMaria DeMars (213) 740-2840 or via email at ademars@usc.edu.
 
Also, the Crocker Library has several guidebooks and software manuals for common software packages such as SPSS, SAS, MiniTab and STATA as well as books on quantitative research methods and statistical analysis. These can found through searching HOMER or browsing our reference shelves in the Crocker Library.
 

Where can I find data on mergers and acquisitions (M&A)?

For quantitative M&A research, you will probably want to use the SDC Platinum database. Please contact Librarian Eduardo Tinoco (213-740-9167) for assistance with SDC. We also have a research guide for M&A
http://www.marshall.usc.edu/library/generalbusiness/mergers-acquisitions.htm
 

Where can I find data on initial public offerings (IPO's) and venture capital?

Some basic IPO information can be found in the Hoover's database. For quantitative IPO research, you will probably want to use the SDC Platinum database. Venture capital data can also be fond in SDC. Please contact Librarian Eduardo Tinoco (213-740-9167) for assistance with SDC.

 

 What software can I have installed on my office computer?

Please contact the Marshall HelpDesk for information on software installations.
 

How can I recommend the purchase of a book, journal or database for the Libraries' collection?

Library purchase recommendations can be made on the Recommend-A-Book web page.