Factiva
Database Overview
Platform: Dow Jones
Link to Database
Restrictions: This resource is NOT available for library visitors who are not Laurier staff, students, faculty or other formally affiliated researchers.
This is a global news and business information service incorporating the content sets of Dow Jones Interactive and Reuters Business Briefing services. It also includes many full-text articles from magazines and scholarly journals in all subject areas.
Laurier Library has provided access to this resource through a deal with ProQuest for many years. There was a major interface upgrade in September 2024.
Factiva and its contents are discoverable in Omni.
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Database Details
Types:
Summary:
A full-text resource with news, business information and journal articles drawn from almost 9000 worldwide sources, including Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and the KW Record.
Subjects Covered:
Interdisciplinary, Business, Business Technology Management, Canadian Studies, Communication Studies, Digital Media and Journalism, Economics, Leadership, Legal Information
Authorized Users:
Types (Business):
Company information, Country information, Financials, Industry information, Market research, News articles, PEST/PESTLE analysis, Ratios
Access:
Coverage:
1969 to present
Concurrent User Limit:
5
Usage Rights: