MCC LIBRARY RESOURCES

CULTURBIB

This guide has been prepared by the MCC reference librarians to assist you with research for your class. If you need further assistance, please stop by the reference desk to consult with a librarian.

Reference Sources

Reference Sources are a good place to start your research. They can give you a concise overview of your topic, background information, facts & statistics, plus help you define and spell words, and focus your topic. Reference Sources include both books located in the Reference Collection and databases accessible on the Library Web Site under the link Reference Databases.

Call Number Title
REF BJ1838.F669 Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East
REF BJ1838.F67 Global Etiquette Guide to Asia
REF BJ1838.F673 Global Etiquette Guide to Europe
REF BJ1838.F673 Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America
REF BJ2010.M38 How to be a Perfect Stranger
REF G133.E48 Encyclopedia of World Geography
REF G153.4.W67 Columbus World Travel Guide
REF G156.5.B86.D67 Do's and Taboos Around the World for Women in Business
REF GN307.C68 Countries and Their Cultures
REF GN325.L46 Ethnic Groups Worldwide
REF GN480.B76 Marriage, Family, and Relationships
REF GN496.L48 Ethnic Relations: a Cross Cultural Encyclopedia
REF GN550.E53 Encyclopedia of World Cultures
REF GT85.I 54 Celebration of Customs and Rituals of the World
REF GT150.C85 CultureGrams: the Nations Around Us
REF GT2690.M67 Weddings: Dating and Love Customs of Cultures Worldwide
REF GT3925.H64 Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary
REF HC59.S734 State of the World
REF HC59.7.W659 World Development Reports
REF HF294.W75 World Chamber of Commerce Directory
REF HF1010.N37 Nations of the World
REF HF5389.B34 Letitia Baldrige's New Complete Guide to Executive Manners
REF HF5389.M375 Global Business Etiquette
REF HF5389.M67 Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands
REF HG405.A21943 Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the U.S.
REF JA51.S7 Statesman's Year-Book

Reference Databases:

Some reference sources are available not only in print, but also online through the library web site. These sources often combine a variety of information found in other sources. They are full-text, and most are available off-campus with passwords you may obtain from the Reference Desk. Some of the reference databases useful for this subject area are listed below:

Database Name

Off-Campus Access

Daily Life Online See MCC Library Databases Chart for password

Books & Media

The Stacks contain books and audiovisual items that may be borrowed or "checked out" of the library. These resources are useful when you need a more in-depth study of a topic than can be provided in reference sources alone. Use the Library's Online Catalog to determine what resources are available on your topic and the call number and location in the library. If our library does not own the necessary resources for your research needs, you may request additional items be ordered through interlibrary loan.

Possible search terms to use for your topic are:

Keywords

business and [name of country]
business and [name of region]

intercultural communication

[name of country] and travel

business etiquette

Article Databases

Periodicals consist of popular magazines, newspapers, trade and scholarly journals. Magazine & newspaper articles can be good sources to use for very current information, to focus on specific topics or aspects of a topic, to find reviews, and for opinions. Trade journals are helpful to follow trends and career opportunities within a field, and to find practical tips and techniques to use "on the job". Scholarly journals give details of actual research studies that have been conducted and/or scholarly treatment of discipline specific topics. All of these resources can be located using the article databases located on the library web site.

Recommended Databases for Business Culture

Database Name Vendor Name
Academic Search Premier EBSCO
Business Source Elite EBSCO
Regional Business News EBSCO
ArticleFirst, Wilson Select Plus FirstSearch
ProQuest ProQuest

Passwords to access the library databases from off-campus are available on the pink handout MCC Library Database Chart. If you have not received this handout, please ask for it at the Reference Desk.

Internet Resources

Recommended web sites for this subject are listed below. For additional web sites on this subject, refer to MCC Library's Web Sites by Subject link on the library web site.

Web Site Address
Geography/Culture Sites

www.mchenry.edu/library/SitesbySubject/geography.htm

Useful list of websites for cultural topics

CIA World Factbook www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
globalEDGE globaledge.msu.edu
International Business Ethics Institute www.business-ethics.org
International Business Etiquette Internet Sourcebook atn-riae.agr.ca/export/4027_e.htm
U.S. Department of State: International Travel travel.state.gov/travel
Worldwide Business Reports www.worldbiz.com


Remember to carefully evaluate information found on the Internet. Unlike most traditional print sources, Internet sources may not go through any review process before the information is made available to the public. Anyone can create and publish a web site. If you need help evaluating your sources, please ask at the Reference Desk for guidance. For critieria to use to evaluate your sources refer to our handout on Evaluating Sources. It is available at the Reference Desk.

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