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Rosen Research Guides

Hospitality Research:
Finding Books

Introduction

This guide is designed to answer your questions about finding books and other research materials in the Universal Orlando Foundation Library. For more assistance, please Ask a Rosen Librarian.

A printable version of this guide is also available: Books PDF (132 KB).

Where Do I Look for Books?

Use the library’s online catalog. The UCF Library Catalog is available through a link on our homepage. The catalog can be used to find:

  • Books
  • Videos, DVDs, and other audio-visual materials
  • Electronic (online) resources, such as E-books
  • Periodicals (volumes, not individual articles--articles are found by using databases
  • And much more!

How Do I Find the Books I Need?

To search by topic, simply enter a couple of keywords in the basic search box, leave the drop-down box set to “Anywhere,” and click Search.

To search for a particular book, just enter the book title in the basic search box. You may select “Title” from the drop-down box, but it is usually not necessary.

Use quotes to search for an exact phrase.

You can use the Advanced Search option to search for multiple terms.

If you misspell a word, the catalog will offer you an alternate spelling.

If your instructor has sent you to the library to look at something he or she has put on reserve, click on the course reserves link at the top left of the page to see if the item is available (search by instructor’s last name), or ask for help at the circulation desk.

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Keyword search for event planning

How Do I Narrow My Search Results?

Once you have a list of search results, use the selections in the left-hand column to narrow your search by: narrow results image

  • Library/Collection (e.g., Rosen) – if Rosen isn’t
    listed, click show more…

  • Format (e.g., Book, Video, Serial,
    Online Resource)

  • Subject

  • Author

  • Genre (e.g. Biography, Guidebooks)

  • Time Periods, Geographic Areas,
    and much more

How Do I Know if the Book is on the Shelf and How Do I Find It?

Availability:

  • Due date information for most items appears on the Results List.
  • If the book is checked out, you have the option of placing a hold on the item so that you will be notified when the book is returned.

Location:

  • If the book is available, note the campus and collection (e.g., Rosen General Collection)
  • Write down the title and call number (e.g., TX911.3.C63 S33 2005)

Look for the book on the shelf. If you can’t find it, please ask the library staff for assistance. For information about obtaining materials from other campuses or other libraries, see the Rosen Research Guide titled Interlibrary Loan.

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Partial results of a Keyword search


Managing Your Account

Click on the renewals/library account button on the right-hand side of the page to access your library account.




After entering your library card number (located on your UCF ID card) and your password
(default is either the last four digits of your PID or last four digits of your Social Security number), you will be logged in.


Click my account to:

  • View outstanding loans, hold requests, and fines
  • Renew your books (click on Loans and then Renew All)
  • Change your password

If you have questions about your account or experience difficulty in logging in, you can contact the Circulation Department at 407-823-2580 or at circ@mail.ucf.edu.

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Questions? Ask a Rosen Librarian!

A printable version of this guide is also available: Books PDF (132 KB)

Rosen Research Guides  •  Hospitality Research: Finding Books
Universal Orlando Foundation Library

Last Updated: July 2009 RH/TB