A day in the life: Interviews with three PE/VC librarians |
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| Authors: | Doug Southard |
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| Institution: | 1. WilmerHale, LLP, Sharon, Massachusetts, USAdouglas.southard@wilmerhale.com |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis article is an interview with three librarians with extensive experience in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) research. Two of the participants work in a business research consultancy and one works in an academic library within a graduate business school. They shared their thoughts on what is unique or noteworthy about conducting research in these areas. Topics covered include: a typical workday; common research requests; information resources used; differences in research in private equity and venture capital; the information needs of entrepreneurs, students and professors; and challenges that arise in conducting PE and VC research. |
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| Keywords: | Interviews private equity venture capital |
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