Research for Libraries Offering to C

Research for Libraries Offering to C.A.U.L Members 2009 – 2010

Research for Libraries Research for Libraries is the academic arm of Datamonitor – a leading global market analysis company and is considered as one of the top super brand in this field. We bring together business and market intelligence from the world's leading market analysis companies to give your students and users an instant supply of up-to-the minute online information.

This fully comprehensive information resource is widely used by major corporations worldwide and is also a proven valuable aid to students and users whether researching for qualifications, jobs or business.

Research for Libraries would like to offer the bellow databases to CAUL members for 2009 – 2010:

1. MarketLine (General / Business)

2. Business Insights (Business/ Financial / Consumer Goods / Technology / Healthcare / Energy)

3. Butler Group (IT / Technology)

4. Product Launch Analytics (Marketing / New Product Development)

5. Access Asia (General / Business)

6. Life Science Analytics (Healthcare / Bio technology)

7. Reuters Health (Healthcare news)

There are also options this year to purchase back catalogue of certain databases for a “one off fee” (no recurring subscription cost). Please contact us for further details.

1 1. MarketLine (General / Business)

MarketLine’s coverage is comprehensive, containing information on every major industry sector. Providing the perfect way to investigate new markets, assess the growth potential of new products and research and compare historical trends, our easy-to-use industry tools will help you and your users to gain an in-depth knowledge of whatever industry or sub sector you are interested in.

MarketLine provides:  Profiles: company, industry and country  Standardized data for easy market comparison  Market size, segmentation, share and distribution data for 150 consumer products in 55 countries  Coverage of approximately 200 non-consumer industries/markets, across 25 of the world’s largest economies  Industry-standard analysis framework – Porter’s Five Forces  Future industry event calendars  Industry resource details www.marketline.info

2. Business Insights (Business/ Financial / Consumer Goods / Technology / Healthcare / Energy) )

Business Insights provides strategic management reports which cover 5 core industries: Consumer Markets, Energy, Financial services, Healthcare and Technology. Each report is based upon unique market research and provides detailed analyses of major markets.

 Consumer Markets Alcoholic Drinks eConsumer Bakery Marketing Chilled and Frozen Food Retailing Confectionery

2 Snacks Dairy Soft Drinks Demographics

 Energy industry Gas Power Green Energy Strategy Oil Water

 Financial Services industry Banking Strategy Insurance Technology Investment Wealth Management

 Healthcare industry Biotech and R&D Infection Cardiovascular Oncology CNS and Pain Pricing Diagnostics Strategy eHealth

 Technology industry Computerwire IT Services eFinance CRM eHealth eCommerce Strategies Telecoms www.bi-interactive.com

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3. Butler Group (IT / Technology)

Their products and services cover every aspect of the increasingly important impact Information Technology has on every business, from product purchase decisions to developing effective high-level strategy. They range from the visionary – looking up to five years ahead – to the current practical use of technology.

A variety of products, including:  Technology Evaluation and Comparison Reports  IT Management and Strategy Reports  Butler Group Computergram  Butler Group Weekly Reviews  Butler Group MarketWatch  Butler Group CIO Agenda  Butler Group Directions  Technology Audits  White Papers  End User Surveys  Market Lifecycle Ratings  Butler Group Review  Information Economics Journal  TECHwatch  OpinionWire www.butlergroup.com

4. Product Launch Analytics – formerly known as Productscan (Marketing / New product development)

As the world's largest online database of new consumer packaged goods, Productscan Online provides you and your library users with a unique global awareness tool of new product launches.

Spanning food, beverages, health and beauty aids, household, pet and tobacco products, Productscan Online is the world's largest online database of consumer

4 products. With over two decades of global new product information on over 145 categories.

 The largest database of global information

 Over two decades of history  Detailed descriptions  Graphing and chart features  Sophisticated searching tools  Product pictures  Print advertising www.productscan.com/library

5. Access Asia (General / Business)

Access Asia has published more than 350 reports. These reports have been authored by analysts and consultants based in Asia to ensure that the information and knowledge delivered to you is the most factually accurate, current, and incisive possible.

The content is divided into 3 types of report.

1. Market Sector reports Over 170 market sector reports, analysing in detail the size, trends and key players in consumer products, consumer services and industrial markets in China, Japan and Taiwan

2. Company profiles Over 80 Company profiles, containing information about key personnel, company histories, core activities, new developments, a SWOT analysis and full financial results analysis for at least two year

3. Big Boss Profiles Over 100 leading personality profiles, including leading industrialists, organisers, politicians and personalities shaping the world of business in Asia http://www.globalbusinessinsights.com/businessinsights/AA_homepage.htm

5 6. Life Science Analytics Report Center (Healthcare / Bio technology)

Life Science Analytics’ Report Center is the number one resource for up-to-the minute biomedical corporate intelligence, tracking nearly 2,300 pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biomedical companies worldwide.

The Life Science Analytics’ Report Center is a first-stop research store that puts accurate market data and authoritative analysis and information at your fingertips. The Report Center consolidates all of Life Science Analytics’ global biomedical company reports into a single easily searchable online resource, allowing you and your users to find information quickly and simply.

Subscribe to the Life Science Analytics’ Report Center and gain access to:

 Over 4,000 company reports that provide an unbiased, accurate, independent approach to company analysis  Full reportage of company, pipeline, financial, competitor, clinical trials and deals and alliances information  New content updated daily  A wide breadth of intelligence and intuitive search functionality www.lsareports.com

7. Reuters Health (Healthcare News)

Covering the global healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical sectors, the Reuters Health Information team publish approximately 75-100 news stories each day. Each news story is written by our specialised, dedicated in-house team of journalists providing your users with up-to-the-minute news and breaking stories on company developments in more than 12 key therapy areas of the pharmaceutical market.

6 What's included?

 Health eLine The consumer-friendly news service for readers interested in wellness, healthcare and the latest medical treatments.

 Daily Medical News Ideal for keeping physicians and other medical professionals informed of developments in their field

 Reuters Health Industry Briefing The latest news on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics industries, updated every 15 minutes.

This news service will save your users valuable time when sourcing information, allowing them to be better informed and understand more quickly a range of medical and healthcare issues.

Some examples of areas covered in this service are:

 Oncology  Neurology  Respiratory  Women's Health  Infectious Diseases  Rheumatology  Oncology  Neurology  Respiratory  Cardiology  Mental Health  Gastroenterology  Men's Health  Orthopaedics www.reutershealth.com

Received 30 January 2009