The Library has many resources to help you explore international business topics. Whether you are just getting started or are ready to import specific products, the Library's collection offers sources for accurate and reliable information. Requests for books and articles that we don't own can be made online with a COD Library card.
Books
International Business Research : Strategies and Resources
Reference HD2755.5 .G535 2013
Online
AtoZ World Business
The world's most comprehensive country-by-country resource for success in international business. No other product covers so many business topics, so well, for so many countries.
Business Source Complete
Huge database of business focused articles from magazines, journals and newspapers. Also home to country trade reports and specific industry reports.
Illinois International Trade Center (ITC)
Located at College of DuPage, the ITC was established in 1989 to assist Illinois companies with their export efforts. The ITC also can provide assistance to foreign companies interested in sourcing manufactured products from the United States. Services include market research, consultations, and workshops.
International Trade Administration
This government site is a great starting point for learning about the basics of importing and exporting, for gathering statistics and trends, and for acquiring information about hot topics.
The World Factbook
The Factbook is a comprehensive resource of facts and statistics on more than 260 countries and entities.
Small Business Administration - Office of International Trade
Developed by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade as an introductory trade guide.
globalEDGE
Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.
Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
A comprehensive searchable directory of International Trade Web Resources. It contains more than 8,000 links to international trade/import-export websites. They are annotated and indexed.