LibGuides: Business Management: Find Internet Resources

What is the origin of the website?

The origination of the site can provide indications of the site's mission or purpose.

.org :An advocacy web site, such as a not-for-profit organization.
.com : A business or commercial site.
.net:A site from a network organization or an Internet service provider.;
.edu :A site affiliated with a higher education institution.
.gov: A federal government site.
.il.us :A state government site, this may also include public schools and community colleges.
.uk (United Kingdom) : A site originating in another country (as indicated by the 2 letter code).
~:The tilde usually indicates a personal page.

ASCAP
Association for composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music.
BMI
BMI is a performing right organization: It collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.
Music Publishers Association
Fostering communication among publishers, dealers, music educators, and all ultimate users of music.
Music Market Statistics
Pew Research Center
To quote their mission: "The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. The center conducts public opinion polling, demographic studies, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. It does not take positions on policy issues."
RIAA
The trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies