DeGroote School of Business

Research & Library

MBA Research Support at the Ron Joyce Centre

MBA Research Support Centre provides library and research assistance for MBA students, faculty and staff at the Ron Joyce Centre, home of DeGroote’s MBA programs. 

Contact Information

Email: rjclib@mcmaster.ca
Virtual Consultations: https://libcal.mcmaster.ca/appointments/rjclib
Phone:  (905) 525-9140 ext. 20561

Please visit the  MBA Research Support at the Ron Joyce Centre on the McMaster University Library website for more detailed support information.

Available Support

Highlight of Research and Library Services: 

  • Door to door delivery of books and articles including materials not available at McMaster 
  • Access to all McMaster library holdings (i.e., online and print collections)
  • Popular Reading (Bibliaff) (RJC, 1st floor)
  • Access to MUSE headbands (meditation assistant)
  • Exercise bike 
  • Laptop stands

Skills and Development

  • Using library databases and other research tools (e.g. Business Source Premier, Factiva, IBISWorld)
  • Help with assignments (e.g. access to SWOT analyses, financial data, market trends)
  • Citing your sources

Instructional Support

  • Collaborate with faculty and provide instruction sessions as needed
  • Adding a library presence in Avenue2Learn courses (e.g. direct access to library resources specific to courses)

Job Search Tools

  • Identify key resources for career research (Canadian Business Database, )
  • Use current awareness tools to monitor and track companies or industries (e.g. Factiva)
  • Create your own company or industry profile (e.g.  IBISWorld, Passport, etc. )

 

Hours and Location

Building Hours

Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Note: There is no shuttle service available on the weekends.

Contact

4350 South Service Road
Burlington, ON L7L 5R8

rjcbook@mcmaster.ca
Ph: 905-525-9140 ext. 20540 (events and catering)
Ph. 905-525-9140 ext. 20536 (welcome desk / concierge)

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