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Industry
Information
A select list of resources for research on industry size, current conditions and future prospects
Helpful for job seekers, entrepreneurs, investors and students and others.
Our librarians can assist you in person at the Reference Desk, by phone (914) 422-1480 or online.
Print Resources
(Items marked with an asterisk are kept at the Information Desk)
Industry Codes
Many business directories and statistics are arranged by numeric codes. The SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) system was created in the 1930s in the United States and assigned 4-digit numbers to industries. The 6-digit NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is replacing the SIC system and is used to classify United States, Canadian and Latin American industries. Determining an industry's code is an important first step in research. These sources may help:
- *Standard Industrial Classification Manual 338 S
- *North American Industry Classification System 338 N
Industry Profiles
- CRB Commodity Yearbook 338 C
- D&B Directory of Service Companies 338.76 D
- Plunkett's e-Commerce & Internet Business Almanac 658.8 P
- Plunkett's Energy Industry Almanac 333.79 P
- Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac 302.23 P
- Plunkett's Health Care Industry Almanac 362.1 P
- Plunkett's Infotech Industry Almanac 004.025 P
- Plunkett's Retail Industry Almanac 658.87 P
- Standard
& Poor's Industry Surveys 332.6 S
Updated by subscription database NetAdvantage
Industry Statistics, Rankings and Ratios
- Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios 338.5 A
- Annual Statement Studies 338.09 R
- Business Rankings Annual 338.7 B
- Manufacturing & Distribution USA 670 M
- Market Share Reporter 658.83 M
- Mergent's Industry Review 332.6 M
Association Directories
Trade associations can furnish valuable industry information. Many have informative web sites that may be listed in these directories:
- *Encyclopedia of Associations 061 E
- *Encyclopedia of Associations. Regional, State and Local Organizations 061 E
- *National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States 061 N
Regional Industry Information
- *Book of Business Lists (For Westchester and Fairfield Counties) 338.0025 B
- *Databook (Westchester County, New York) 974.7277 D (for online version)
Periodicals
Current magazine and newspaper articles are an excellent source of industry information. The Library subscribes to hundreds of business magazines and newspapers, which are found in the Periodicals Department. Online articles can be found through the Online Research section of our website.
Subscription Databases
- ABI/INFORM (Dateline, Global, Trade & Industry editions)
- Associations Unlimited
- Business and Company Resource Center
- Hoover's Company Information (in-library use)
- MaterFile Select (Ebsco)
- ReferenceUSA
- Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
Tip: Ask a Reference Librarian for help formulating an effective search strategy.
Websites
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- Current Industrial Reports from
the U.S. Census Bureau
- Explanation of NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
- National Information Clearinghouse
- SBDC Net
- U.S. Economic Census
(conducted every 5 years)
- Westchester County Business Journal
.pdf version also available.
Revised by the Adult Services Staff of the White Plains Public Library
10/05/07