New business database in the library: GMID from Euromonitor International I am pleased to announce that the library now has the access to the GMID: Global Market Information Database from Euromonitor International. Starting from now until 30.09.2009. You can access GMID directly from your desktop by going to http://www.portal.euromonitor.com/portal/server.pt. There is a short online tutorial called ‘Getting started’ on the GMID homepage which gives a tour of the site. GMID is a vast resource of business intelligence on industries, countries and consumers. It supports a wide range of courses, including international business and marketing, economics, social sciences, humanities, international relations, travel and tourism, hospitality management and food marketing. Intelligence on Countries Internationally comparable demographic, economic and ‘other’ country statistics Analysis of business environment and economic outlook Country and regional profiles Intelligence on Industries Market size data for hundreds of consumer products Forward-looking industry analysis and sector reports Company profiles, market shares and brand shares Intelligence on Consumers Detailed income, expenditure and lifestyle statistics Analysis of lifestyles and changing demographics Emerging consumer trends and attitudes Geographic coverage 205 countries are researched, both developed and emerging markets. All data is comparable across countries. Personalise the site Create your own user profile to access personalised features including saving your research. To register follow the Personalise this site link on the GMID homepage. Support and training If you have any questions or would like a demonstration on how to search the database please contact your librarian or your Account Manager at your local Euromonitor International office. Account Managers at Euromonitor International Vilnius: markus.nylund@euromonitor.lt London: sibylle.pomella@euromonitor.com Chicago: lucia.lopez@euromonitorintl.com Singapore: nadira.mohsin@euromonitor.com.sg There is a comprehensive online Help available (top right of every page, below the sitewide navigation bar). More information About GMID http://www.euromonitor.com/pdf/gmid.pdf Getting Started online tutorial http://www1.portal.euromonitor.com/publishedcontent/publish/training/everyone/quickoverview.html