Online Resources
Welcome to the e-branch of the Portage District Library! Here you will find electronically accessible books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and directories, the majority of which you can access with your library card from home or anywhere.
Business, Investment, and Finance Databases:
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Who’s Buying Executive Summary of Household SpendingPDL Databse
Presents a broad overview of household spending in the year 2009, along with spending trends before (2000 to 2006) and after (2006 to 2009) the Great Recession, and is designed to give researchers insights into consumer spending patterns and how those patterns differ based on various demographic characteristics.Availability:
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Who’s Buying for PetsPDL Databse
Examines how much Americans spend on pets by the demographics that count: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. Provides data on who's buying pet food, supplies and medicine, veterinary services, etc.Availability:
Anywhere with a library card -
Who’s Buying for TravelPDL Databse
Examines how much Americans spend on getting out of town by demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education. New to this edition is a unique analysis of spending before (2000 to 2006) and after (2006 to 2009) the Great Recession.Availability:
Anywhere with a library card -
Who’s Buying GroceriesPDL Databse
Examines how much Americans spend on food at grocery and convenience stores by demographics such as: age, income, high-income households, household type, race and Hispanic origin, region of residence, and education.Availability:
Anywhere with a library card
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Opposing Viewpoints
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