Bloomberg

Instructions and tips for getting started on the Bloomberg Professional terminals for research in business, finance, real estate and economics.

Overview

What Is Bloomberg?
Created by Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., the Bloomberg Financial Service provides in-depth, company profiles; real-time news; current and historical financial and industrial data; real estate data; U.S. and international economic indicators; and quotes and technical analysis on U.S. and international securities. Historical coverage varies.

Who Can Access It?
Bloomberg is available solely to current faculty, staff, and students for academic research or teaching purposes. Access requires your active JHED authentication, university e-mail address and Bloomberg terminal account.

Where Is It?
Bloomberg is not remotely accessible. Bloomberg software installations exist on designated terminals, for onsite access only. Verify building hours before visits. Look for the special, colored keyboard that accompanies the terminal.

Baltimore

  • Eisenhower Library (Homewood campus) -- 3400 N. Charles Street - in the Brody Learning Commons, B Level - 4 terminals
  • Carey Business School (Harbor East campus) - 100 International Drive - in the 2nd floor Student Lounge West - 5 terminals

Washington, D.C.

Please bring relevant sections of this guide with you to the terminals for your convenience.

Access Policy for Bloomberg Terminals:
To ensure availability of the service, Bloomberg terminals are designated for Bloomberg research only. Access is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use other terminals for non-Bloomberg related research.