Research Guides: NYU Business Library: Data Services

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What is NYU Data Services?

NYU Data Services supports quantitative, qualitative, geographic (GIS), and statistical research through software, workshops, and consultations. They are co-located with our business research team on Bobst Library's 5th floor. Service areas include: Citing data, Data management, Data visualization, Geographic information systems (GIS), Quantitative analysis, Qualitative analysis, Survey design, and Text data mining.

Methods and Manuals

SAGE Research Methods Online This link opens in a new window
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Explore methods using the "Methods Map", discover approaches to designing research projects, delve deep into specific methods, and learn how to prepare your findings for publication. Covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in business and management, economics, marketing, and a wide variety of related social science and STEM disciplines.
O'Reilly Online Learning This link opens in a new window
Provides access to ebooks and manuals related to technology, coding, software development, data visualization, etc. (Also known as O'Reilly.)
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Skillsoft Books (formerly Books24x7) This link opens in a new window
Contains hundreds of ebooks and videos on computer technology topics from respected IT publishers such as MIT Press, Microsoft Press, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, Que, Sams, Sybex, and Wiley.

Upcoming Data Services Classes & Workshops

LinkedIn Learning Video Courses

LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
This online video training library contains thousands of expert-led videos and courses on business and economics topics. It also includes a wide variety of software- and computing-focused tutorials.
Formerly Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning provides the same services and access to resources via the LinkedIn platform.

This resource requires an NYU NetID and password

Other Data and Computing Support Units

Stern Center for Research Computing: Serves Stern PhDs and Stern faculty.
NYU High Performance Computing: Serves all NYU faculty and staff, as well as faculty-sponsored students.
NYU Virtual Computer Lab: Provides virtual access to software (such as ArcGIS, SPSS, and Excel) for students. Instructors may be eligible for access if teaching with the software (contact NYU IT to request an exception).

Stern Research Grant Opportunities

Internal-to-Stern research grant opportunities for Stern PhDs and faculty. May be helpful for those in need of special funding for data research projects.

Products with API Access

"API Access Available" Icon (): This icon flags library subscription resources with API - or API-like - access, so you can tell at a glance which products support querying via software applications. The icon also links to public-facing documentation when available. Not sure how to access a product's API? Reach out to us for help!

Bloomberg This link opens in a new window
Bloomberg is a terminal-bound financial services platform with advanced analytical and data functions. To learn more about how to find and use NYU's Bloomberg terminals, please consult our Bloomberg guide. The Bloomberg terminal includes full text access to Bloomberg.com via the BBG command.
Must be accessed on-site at NYU's Bobst (Greenwich Village), Brause (Midtown), Dibner (Downtown Brooklyn), Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi Libraries.
CEIC Data This link opens in a new window
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CEIC Data provides economic research on emerging and developed markets by economists around the globe. Users can navigate the data portal to create "insights," or data extracts on indicators associated with trade and economy.
Users are advised to register for an account with CEIC before creating data extracts. NYU users who navigate from the library page may access the resource by clicking "Guest login" on the resource homepage.
Data-Planet Statistical Datasets This link opens in a new window
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Data-Planet Statistical Datasets aggregates datasets sourced from reputable public and private organizations, such as OECD, China Data Online, the United Nations, and the U.S. Census. It covers topics across many subject areas, including education, population and income, industry, commerce, trade, housing and construction. Users can create custom extracts and download files in delimited, SAS, or shapefile formats.
Datastream This link opens in a new window
This resource provides a comprehensive historical database service by Refinitiv that encompasses daily prices, trading volumes, and return indices, updated at the end of every trading day, for equities in countries around the world, data on bonds, options and other derivatives, mutual funds (unit trusts), market indices, exchange rates, macroeconomic variables, and corporate financial data.
Global Financial Data This link opens in a new window
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Global Financial Data specializes in historical financial data that extends from the 1200s to present. Data includes forecasting models for developed and emerging markets, total returns, U.S. stocks, fixed income, equity and economic data.
Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
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Nexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis Academic Universe) provides access to full-text newspapers (U.S. and some international), news wires, transcripts, and trade journals.
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Pitchbook This link opens in a new window
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Research and analyze companies, deals, funds, investors and service providers across the entire private investment lifecycle.
Users must create an individual account using an NYU email address at the above link. Accounts reset annually on August 1st and users must re-register. Users must always use NYU Libraries' link to log in.

Downloading/printing is limited to 10 daily and 25 monthly rows of data. Screen capturing is prohibited. (NYU researchers may purchase an enhanced account with expanded downloading capabilities.)
Refinitiv Workspace This link opens in a new window
Users with existing accounts may log into the web interface here. Individual account creation required before you can login. Account requests are processed in 7-10 business days. Also known as Eikon, Refinitiv Workspace provides access to fundamental financial data on public companies, merger and acquisitions, financial market data and quotes, analyst reports, and private equity and venture capital. It features powerful screening and charting capabilities.

Users may log in via the web platform, or optionally via Refinitiv's Mac and PC software.
Each user is permitted to view and/or download up to 150 pages of analyst report content ("AMR") per 24 hour period. Faculty may request expanded AMR access - pending availability - by emailing the Business Library team using our form.
UN Comtrade: United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics This link opens in a new window
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UN comtrade: United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics contains the annual international trade statistics, detailed by commodity and partner country.
WRDS: Wharton Research Data Services This link opens in a new window
WRDS is a data platform that specializes in historical financial information for banks, government bonds, stock exchanges, and major companies. It is intended solely for academic research and teaching purposes. Popular datasets include Compustat, CRSP, TAQ, and IBES. First time users should consult our WRDS guide for help.
Account creation and on-site access is detailed in our WRDS guide.

WRDS access is restricted to currently enrolled/employed members of NYU. No exceptions.