When it comes to researching business topics or events, The Indianapolis Public Library has plenty of resources to help you find the information you need. Whether you are researching industry price fluctuations for an academic paper or learning how to use SWOT analysis for your business plan, you can access thousands of magazines, journals, reports and studies.
Downloadable Business Periodicals
Use the OverDrive Libby app to read business journals on your device or use the OverDrive website to read business and financial e-magazines on your computer’s browser.
If you have never borrowed from OverDrive before Libby directions and a Libby video tutorial are available, as well as OverDrive Support.
The Indianapolis Public Library subscribes to many magazines in digital, downloadable e-book format. Borrow and download as many digital issues as you like! Business titles include:
- Kiplinger’s
- The Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Home Business magazine
- MIT Sloan Management Review
- Money Magazine
- Inc.
- Fast Company
- Adweek
See the full list of digital magazines available to borrow.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet, or phone.
Business Journal Databases
To use an online database provided by The Indianapolis Public Library, go to the Library’s Research page. Scroll down to the section labeled “Filter Resources by Category” and click on either “Business & Nonprofit” or “Magazines & Newspapers.”
Click on the database of your choice. Note you will be prompted to enter your Library card number to access a database.
Here is a list of popular choices:
Academic Search Premier
This multidisciplinary database provides academic subject coverage in social sciences, humanities, general science, and education.
Business Source Complete
Scholarly journals and business magazines covering management, finance, economics, accounting, and international business.
Entrepreneurial Studies Source
Business journals, reference books, case studies, and company profiles for researchers in entrepreneurship and small business.
Newspaper Source Plus
Full text selections from over 180 regional U.S. newspapers, international newspapers, newswires, newspaper columns, and other sources. Updated daily.
Regional Business News
Business news stories updated daily from all regions of the world. This database includes the Indianapolis Business Journal. To see the list of all available publications within this database, click on “Publications” in the top left corner of the landing page for “Regional Business News.”
Small Business Reference Center
Contains consumer and small business reference books, business videos, and information on how to create business plans.
Print Periodicals:
The Indianapolis Public Library has a great number of business periodicals in multiple formats. Print-based periodicals are available with up to three previous years’ issues available in sturdy magazine file boxes directly behind the display shelves. For the more popular magazines, many years of previous issues are also available as hardbound volumes.
At Central Library, all current print magazines can be found on the 3rd floor in the DVD/CD/Periodicals room. Print magazines must be used on-site and cannot be borrowed from the Library.
Business magazines currently available in print include:
- Ad Age
- Barron’s
- Bloomberg BusinessWeek
- Entrepreneur
- The Economist
- Fast Company
- Harvard Business Review
- Inc.
- Wired
Our business librarians are available to assist with your questions. Please contact us at 317-275-4100.