Between 16 July and 7 August the helpdesk of the Data Center will be closed. After 7 August we will reply to any emails that were sent during this period as soon as possible. If there are any problems accessing the databases you can contact the library helpdesk through the website.
The Data Center Team.
woensdag 29 juni 2011
donderdag 12 mei 2011
Reuters interviews dr. S.A. Borovkova !
Recently Reuters interviewed dr. S.A. Borovkova on her research into Commodity futures & derivatives. Below you find a link to the interview.
Watch the Interview
The main source of information on commodities and futures & options available at the VU University is the database Datastream. This database can be used by researchers if the software is installed on their computer (contact the IT department if you want to arrange this). Datastream is available for students on computers in the library on the 3rd and 4th floor and in computer rooms in the VU Campus main building (1st, 5th and 7th floor, B-wing).
Instruction videos and help information on Datastream is available in the Blackboard course of the Data Center in the section Company Info.
The Data Center Team
Watch the Interview
The main source of information on commodities and futures & options available at the VU University is the database Datastream. This database can be used by researchers if the software is installed on their computer (contact the IT department if you want to arrange this). Datastream is available for students on computers in the library on the 3rd and 4th floor and in computer rooms in the VU Campus main building (1st, 5th and 7th floor, B-wing).
Instruction videos and help information on Datastream is available in the Blackboard course of the Data Center in the section Company Info.
The Data Center Team
woensdag 4 mei 2011
Datastream problems?
Some students may currently have trouble finding or using the Datastream database on computers in the computer rooms on the 5th and 7th floor of the B-wing of the main university campus building.
According to the IT department of the university the solution may be that the student accounts need to be changed for people who have problems using Datastream.
Students who think that their student account needs to be checked can go to the UC-IT Servicedesk (room 0A-11) on the ground floor of the main Campus building.
The Data Center Team
According to the IT department of the university the solution may be that the student accounts need to be changed for people who have problems using Datastream.
Students who think that their student account needs to be checked can go to the UC-IT Servicedesk (room 0A-11) on the ground floor of the main Campus building.
The Data Center Team
woensdag 27 april 2011
New developments
1) Datastream
The Datastream Navigator has been updated and now has a new Freetext search option. For a short overview of the changes you can view the following Blog entry.
2) GMID updated
The Global Market Information Database (GMID) is an international marketing database containing information about: Markets, Companies, Countries and regions. The information includes statistics as well as market and country reports. Euromonitor has changed GMID's interface as well as it's name. The new name is Passport GMID. You can find the link to the database through the e-Resources at the UB VU library website.
3) IMF International Financial Statistics
A new interface has been developed for this IMF database which has become life during April. The IMF eLibrary data website is more intuitive and allows you to more easily create datasets and graphs. According to recent communications the new interface is estimated to replace the old interface next month, in May. You can find the IMF database link to the new website through the e-Resources at the UB VU library website.
4) Opening hours Data Center
The Data Center will be closed on the holidays: May 5 (Thursday) and 6 (Friday).
The Data Center Team
The Datastream Navigator has been updated and now has a new Freetext search option. For a short overview of the changes you can view the following Blog entry.
2) GMID updated
The Global Market Information Database (GMID) is an international marketing database containing information about: Markets, Companies, Countries and regions. The information includes statistics as well as market and country reports. Euromonitor has changed GMID's interface as well as it's name. The new name is Passport GMID. You can find the link to the database through the e-Resources at the UB VU library website.
3) IMF International Financial Statistics
A new interface has been developed for this IMF database which has become life during April. The IMF eLibrary data website is more intuitive and allows you to more easily create datasets and graphs. According to recent communications the new interface is estimated to replace the old interface next month, in May. You can find the IMF database link to the new website through the e-Resources at the UB VU library website.
4) Opening hours Data Center
The Data Center will be closed on the holidays: May 5 (Thursday) and 6 (Friday).
The Data Center Team
woensdag 23 maart 2011
Data Center opening hours change!
The Data Center of the university library provides help and support to students as well as teachers and researchers in finding economic and financial data. When you want to ask questions or if you need advice you can visit the Data Center during opening hours. At those times the Data Center personnel is available for consultation without previous appointment.
Based on customer feedback the decision has been made to change the current opening hours to include friday afternoons. Starting April 1 the Data Center will be open at the following hours:
- Wednesday & Thursday: 13:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 13:00 - 15:00.
Location: Main building VU, room 3B-04 (3rd floor).
Based on customer feedback the decision has been made to change the current opening hours to include friday afternoons. Starting April 1 the Data Center will be open at the following hours:
- Wednesday & Thursday: 13:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 13:00 - 15:00.
Location: Main building VU, room 3B-04 (3rd floor).
donderdag 10 maart 2011
The new Zephyr (Neo) website
vrijdag 10 december 2010
Data Center news
1) Data Center closed
* Next week the helpdesk is closed on Wednesday and open only on Thursday 16 December between 12:00 and 16:00.
* We will also be closed for the holidays from 17 December 2010 until 5 January 2011. The helpdesk is available again on Thursday 6 January (12:00-16:00). We wish you a good Christmas and a happy New Year!
2) New Courses in 2011
New courses for financial databases have been scheduled for the period January - June 2011. This includes practical courses in the use of Datastream and SDC Platinum. If you are interested and want to sign up you can find the courses in the agenda on the library website. (http://www.ubvu.vu.nl >news, agenda > agenda )
3) ArcGIS
On the computers in the Data Center the software ArcGIS is available. If you want to practice using it in combination with time series data from the website of the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics you can do so in opening hours of Data Center. Information on ArcGIS is available in the Data Center Blackboard course via the statistics database StatLine (CBS) section.
* Next week the helpdesk is closed on Wednesday and open only on Thursday 16 December between 12:00 and 16:00.
* We will also be closed for the holidays from 17 December 2010 until 5 January 2011. The helpdesk is available again on Thursday 6 January (12:00-16:00). We wish you a good Christmas and a happy New Year!
2) New Courses in 2011
New courses for financial databases have been scheduled for the period January - June 2011. This includes practical courses in the use of Datastream and SDC Platinum. If you are interested and want to sign up you can find the courses in the agenda on the library website. (http://www.ubvu.vu.nl >news, agenda > agenda )
3) ArcGIS
On the computers in the Data Center the software ArcGIS is available. If you want to practice using it in combination with time series data from the website of the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics you can do so in opening hours of Data Center. Information on ArcGIS is available in the Data Center Blackboard course via the statistics database StatLine (CBS) section.
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