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Bloomberg: Getting Started

Business Librarian

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Christina Gangwisch
she/her
Contact:
404-413-2855

Librarian

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Laura Carscaddon
Contact:
Library South 542 (Subject Librarian suite)
404-413-2804
Subjects: Computer Science

Find a Bloomberg Terminal On Campus

RCB - Atlanta                                       6 Terminals

                                                              4 at 35 Broad St:  2 on 12th floor (Finance,) 1 on 2rd floor (Econ Forecast.)

                                                              2 at 55 Park Place on the 11th Floor (outside of Room 1108)

Atlanta Campus Library                      1 Terminal in the microform reader area, located on the first floor of Library North

                                                               1 Terminal in the Study Commons, Library North (walk past Saxby's and go through security)

Law Library                                          1 Terminal  on the 5th floor

Andrew Young School                        1 Terminal on the 4th floor (55 Park Place, #457A, Public Management & Policy)

Buckhead (Tower Place)                     2 Terminals on the 4th floor (Restricted to students taking class at Buckhead campus)

You can reserve a Bloomberg Terminal in the library space here or in the Robinson College of Business Atlanta campus buildings here

Setting up an account

In order to use the Bloomberg Terminal, you will first need to create a login name and password. In order to receive your validation code, you will need a phone with voice or texting ability.

  • Log on to the terminal. The Bloomberg application will open automatically.
  • Press the red <CONN DEFAULT> key once. 
  • Press the <GO> key
  • Complete the required information. Depending upon your selection, you will receive a call or a text message with your validation code shortly.
  • Enter the validation code. Make a note of your login name.
  • You may now login from the main page.

 

https://youtu.be/ph7PRsUBBrA

Understand the Keyboard

These files from Bloomberg will help you set up your account and understand the Bloomberg keyboard.