Welcome
Welcome to the library's research guide for Accounting. We hope this guide will help you discover and use the wealth of information resources provided by the library. Librarians can assist you further, also. We hope to hear from you!
ID & Barcode Basics
Use your UHCL ID card to borrow books and other materials. Don't have your ID card yet? Present a copy of your fee slip and a photo ID for a first-time exception.
Your library barcode number is "200" and the seven digits of your UHCL ID number (example: 2000987456). Find your barcode number on the back of your ID card, or find your ID number on your fee slip.
Can't Connect?
If you can’t access a library resource, please contact us. Call 281-283-3910, or see Ask a Librarian.
Online Multidisciplinary Resources
- Gale Virtual Reference LibraryMultidisciplinary ebook collection. Search or browse encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks in the arts, biography, business, education, environment, general reference, history, information and publishing, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nation and world, religion, science, and social science.
- Britannica OnlineAcademic edition of Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Full text entries accompanied by video clips, images, audio, related websites, and more. Includes timelines, a world atlas, and Merriam-Webster dictionary and thesaurus.
- Oxford English DictionaryDefines and illustrates through quotations the use of English language words from the earliest known occurance to the present day. A landmark historical resource.
- Dictionaries and Quick FactsMore dictionaries plus thesauri, translators, almanacs, encyclopedias, fact books, and directories.
- Resources for StatisticsFind statistical data from government websites and other recommended sources.
Key Resources for Accounting
Databases you may want to use for beginning your research. Please see Articles & More tab for additional databases.
- Accounting & Tax Database
- LexisNexis Academic Select Accounting from left navigation bar.
- Business Insights: Global Includes case studies, statistical data sources, news articles, academic journals and topical reference materials organized by country, company and industry.
- Wall Street Journal (1984-present)
- Wall Street Journal (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) (1889-1995)
Basic Search Tips for Most Catalogs and Databases
Find more (broaden your results) with OR and wildcards:
tax exempt or tax free
business* or firm*
Find less (narrow your results) with AND:
company and merger
Find less with NOT:
bank fraud not embezzlement
Find less by selecting limiters (peer-reviewed, date, etc.).
General Resources
Sample search:
"critical thinking" AND ("higher education" OR college*)
Select limiters (articles from scholarly publications, etc.) on results screen.
- Library Catalog Find books, ebooks, videos, sound recordings, government publications, whether the library has a particular serial (journal, magazine, or newspaper), and more. If you need articles on a topic, start instead with Databases A-Z or a relevant subject guide.
- Journals List Check if the library has a particular journal, magazine, or newspaper online, or browse available serials by subject category. Follow Library Catalog links, if provided, for information on available paper or microfilm copies in the library.
- Databases A-ZA complete list of the library's subscription research databases and selected free web databases. Identify journal articles and more in Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, ERIC, JSTOR, etc. If off-campus, you'll be prompted to authenticate with your name and library barcode number. If you have difficulties, please contact us.
- Resources by SubjectFind recommended databases, books, media, websites, and more, organized by subject pages or guides (Accounting, Anthropology, Art, etc.) and created by UHCL librarians.
Online Help Resources
- How-To Guides(for library databases and resources)
- Library Research Video Tutorials
- Research Tips
- FAQ
- FAQ Pearland Campus Library
Reference & Instruction Librarian |
 Neeta Jambhekar Contact Info Please email me if I can help you! For immediate assistance, see ASK A LIBRARIAN options. Send Email Links: Profile & Guides |
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