You can use the link above, or access Passport from the libraries database list found on the library homepage, under the Databases tab.
In October 2017, Passport updated their homepage. Even though it looks a little different now, the pathways discussed in these videos will still get you to where you want to be, as the general structure of the database is the same. Please Ask Us if you have questions.
How to locate data and analysis reports in Passport.
Step 1: Enter the Passport database.
Near the top of the page, look for the Search the Full Tree box. This option allows you to browse the content of the database by category and topic.
Step 2: Click Go.
You should now see a list of results with two separate categories: Industries, which is listed first, and Economic and Consumer Topics, which follows it.
Tip: You can use the + and - to expand and shorten the lists.
Step 3: Select your topic.
For example, to find information on smart phones, follow this path (see image to the right --->)
Economic and Consumer Topics -> Digital Consumer -> Possession of Digital Devices -> Possession of Smart Phone.
Tip: You can also Type a specific category or topic to filter the available items.
Step 4: Once you have selected your topic, scroll to the bottom of the page to select Next.
Step 5: You will now need to select a geography. You can choose the world, regions, or individual countries.
For example, to find the USA, you can use the + next to North America.
You may also use the search box above the geographies. In the illustration below, when you type China, you will see the options available.
Step 6: Click Search.
Tip: Data or statistics are on the left, analysis is on the right.
For more information on viewing and manipulating statistics, watch Understanding and Manipulating Passport's Data.
For more robust ways to screen and filter analyst reports, watch Finding Topic Pages.
How to Understand and Manipulate in Passport.
When you enter Market Statistics, you will see a table similar to the one shown below. The table elements are identified in the image.
For an overview on how to manipulate data, watch Getting to Passport's Data and Analysis.
For more robust ways to screen and filter analyst reports, watch Finding Topic Pages.
How to Find Topic Pages
Passport topic pages can be found by hovering your mouse over the categories found in top navigation menu.
On the results page, you can see various articles and analyst coverage along with the latest research. The boxes, or quick links,may have different content based on your topic. The image below shows the boxes for Business Dynamics. If you select content in a box, the Go button in the box will turn blue and be clickable. In the image below, the Dashboard content is selected and is now clickable.
How to Find Company Information
From the top navigation menu, select Companies.
In the search box, start to type Coca Cola. From the auto-complete suggestions, select Coca-Cola Co, The.
The following image will assist you in navigating the results.
Use the following PDF documentation from Passport to learn how to use their data visualization features, also called Dashboards.