Helpful Websites

Career Resources

• Also see the Human Resources section

• CareerOneStop - Job search site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
• Monster - Search for jobs, network, get career advice, and more
• Occupational Information Network (O*Net) - Comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Source for career information, including working conditions, training, education, earnings, and more

Citation Guides

• APA Citation Style - Rosen Library's guide to APA Style
• Chicago Citation Style - Rosen Library's guide to Chicago Style
• MLA Citation Style - Rosen Library's guide to MLA Style
• The full, authoritative versions of the three major style guides (APA, MLA, and Chicago) are also available in print at the Universal Orlando Foundation Library.  The following websites may help get you started on using a particular style guide or refresh your memory on a specific point, but they are not comprehensive or authoritative:
  • APA Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial source of information on the APA style format
  • Chicago Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial source of information on the Chicago style format.
  • MLA Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial source of information on the MLA style format
• UCF Libraries Citation Management programs - Information on RefWorks and EndNote

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Food & Beverage Industry

• Food & Beverage Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the food and beverage industry
• Food Industry Websites - links to news, reports, statistics, or other vital information on the Food industry
• Wine & Beer Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages

See Also

• Also see the Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc. section

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General Reference

• Anywho - Directory for finding people, places, or businesses
• Area Code Listing, by Number - Unofficial page for information about area codes
• Babel Fish Translation Service - Rough translations to and from several major languages
• Bartleby.com - Reference works, literature, and more
• Biography.com - Brief biographies of famous people
• Epicurious - Recipes, restaurants, and other food-related information
• Google Maps - Find local businesses, view maps and street views, and get driving directions
• Google Scholar - Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles
• Google Translate - Translates text, websites or documents
• Infoplease - Online encyclopedia, dictionary, almanac, etc.
• Internet Movie Database - Information, reviews, trailers, etc.
• Kelley Blue Book - New car pricing and used car values
• MapQuest - Maps, directions, and more
• Merriam-Webster Online - Online dictionary and thesaurus
• Online Reference Books - Links to the full-text of or excerpts from reference books
• Switchboard - Directory for finding people, places, or businesses
• Refdesk.com - Useful portal for reference, news, facts, and more
• Universal Currency Converter - Rough conversions to and from all world currencies
• Weather.com - Weather information from the "Weather Channel"
• Yahoo! People Search - Directory for finding people, places, or businesses

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Golf & Club Management

• ADA's Accessibility Guidelines for Golf Courses - Requirements for accessible routes, teeing grounds, putting greens, etc.
• American Society of Golf Course Architects--Publications - Information on golf course development, planning, remodeling, and more
• Club Managers Association of America - Access to the Club Management Magazine and club management information
• CMAA's 2008 Economic Impact Report - Report on the impact of CMAA members in local, regional, and national economy; includes club revenues, employment, etc.
• Golf & Club Management Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the golf and club management industry
• Golf Course Management Magazine - Digital magazine published by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
• Golf Industry Statistics by State, 2007 Economic Census - Establishments, employees, payroll, and sales for the U.S. as a whole, or by state or address (by using the search box in the upper right)
• United States Golf Association (USGA) - Golf rules, etiquette, equipment, championships, clubs & courses, and much more!
• USGA's Green Section Record - Information on turfgrass management, course care, and the environment; includes access to the bimonthly magazine The Green Section Record
• World Golf - Directory of golf courses worldwide

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Government & Law

• CIA World Factbook - Country profiles, flags of the world, and much more
• Country Studies - In-depth information on the world's countries from the Library of Congress
• EDGAR database - Government database of company SEC filings (10K reports, etc.)
• FindLaw - Legal resources for students, businesses, the public, and legal professionals
• Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States - Report produced by the U.S. Global Change Research Program that summarizes how climate change is impacting society, transportation, human health, agriculture, and more
• GPO Access - The website of the Government Printing Office
• Guide to State Government Home Pages - Good place to start looking for information on the state-level
• IRS (Internal Revenue Service) - Tax forms, tax assistance, and much more
• Library of Congress - The nation's preeminent library and research center
• My Florida - The official portal of the State of Florida
• NAICS Codes - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, crosswalks to SIC codes, etc.
• Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI) - Information on international travel, both to and from the United States
• Official U.S. Time - The official U.S. time, according to NIST and USNO
• SIC Codes - A list of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes from the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) (although SIC codes are being replaced by NAICS codes, SIC codes are still used in many books, databases, etc.)
• Thomas - Federal legislative information
• Travel.State.Gov - U.S. government-issued travel warnings, Consular Information Sheets, etc.
• UCF Government Resources page - A gateway to government information
• United Nations - Homepage of the international cooperative agency
• United Nations: Official Documents - Electronic access to thousands of U.N. publications
• USA.gov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
• U.S. Department of Transportation - Oversees transportation in the United States
• U.S. House of Representatives - Biographies of Reps., contact information, session information, etc.
• U.S. Senate - Biographies of Senators, contact information, session information, etc.
• U.S. Supreme Court - General information, recent court opinions, etc.
• U.S. White House - The official site of the President of the United States
• Zip Code Lookup - From the U.S. Postal Service

See Also

• Also see the Statistics section below for more state and federal government websites
• Also see the Orlando & State of Florida section below for local government websites

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Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc.

• Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University - Access to hospitality research reports, tools, industry perspectives, best practices, and more
• Funworld Magazine - Online access to recent and archived articles on theme parks and attractions (published by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions)
• Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers - Access to digital versions of theme park market research reports
• Hospitality Links page at Cornell - A subject listing of hundreds of hospitality-related websites
• Lonely Planet - Destinations - Basic travel information for countries around the world
• Rosen College History - A brief history of the Rosen College, written by Tim Bottorff, Rosen College Head Librarian
• Special Journal Issues at the Rosen Library - A list of journal supplements with key statistics and information on the hospitality industry
• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory - Tourism offices, CVBs, chambers of commerce, etc.

See Also

• Also see the following sections: Food & Beverage Industry, Government & Law, Lodging Industry, Meeting & Special Events Industry, Orlando & State of Florida, Statistics & Economics, Theme Park & Attractions Industry, and Tourism Industry sections

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Human Resources / Labor

• Also see the Career Resources section

• Bureau of Labor Statistics - A portal to U.S. government information on employment, earnings, and related topics
• Eurostat Labour market statistics - Labor statistics for European countries
• Human Resources Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to human resources in the hospitality industry
• LABORSTA - Labor information for over 200 countries
• Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) Labor Issues page - Links to resources for labor information for Latin American countries
• OECD Employment and Labour Markets tables - Labor force data for OECD countries

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Libraries

• Please see our Using Other Libraries page

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Lodging Industry

• Lodging Industry Websites - links to news, reports, statistics, or other vital information on the Lodging industry
• Lodging Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the lodging industry

See Also

• Also see the Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc. section

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Maps & Geography

• Google Maps - Find local businesses, view maps and street views, and get driving directions
• MapQuest - Maps, directions, and more
• Terraserver.com - Tool for finding free satellite image maps
• Yahoo! Maps - Maps, directions, and more

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Meeting & Special Events Industry

• MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, & Exposition) Industry Websites - links to news, reports, statistics, or other vital information on the Lodging industry
• MICE Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the MICE industry

See Also

• Also see the Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc. section

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News Sources & Newspapers

• BBC News - Provides up-to-the-minute breaking news, video, audio and feature stories of events around the world
• CNN - Provides the latest breaking news, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more
• Central Florida Future - The student newspaper at UCF
• Florida Newspapers - A fairly comprehensive listing of Florida newspapers and how to access them
• Google News - Access to stories published within the last 30 days from more than 4,500 news sources
• New York Times homepage - Read current issues direct from the homepage
• New York Times through Lexis Nexis (UCF Patrons Only)- Search for and view articles from 1980-present
• Newspapers U.S. & Worldwide - Index to the homepages of thousands of national and international newspapers
• Orlando Sentinel homepage - Read current issues direct from the homepage
• Orlando Sentinel through ProQuest (UCF Patrons Only)- Search for and view articles from 1985-present
• Wall Street Journal homepage - Read current issues direct from the homepage
• Wall Street Journal through ProQuest - (UCF Patrons Only) - Search for and view articles from 1984-present
• Yahoo! News - Top news stories from major wire services

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Orlando & State of Florida

• Central Florida Memory - Online repository of documents and artifacts pertaining to central Florida history
• CityofOrlando.net - The official website of the City of Orlando
• Florida County Selection Map - Clickable map of Florida counties with information provided by the U.S. Census
• Florida Electronic Library - Portal to library resources for citizens of the state of Florida
• Florida Government Information - A handy directory of Florida government information sources
• Florida History Resources - List of print & electronic resources compiled by the UCF Libraries
• Florida Memory Project - Online repository of documents and artifacts pertaining to Florida history
• Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research - Monthly economic reports
• Florida Statutes and Constitution - Official portal for the current statutes and constitution of the state of Florida
• Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Government - A FAQ written by the State Library & Archives of Florida
• Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission - Data Center - Market research and statistical guide to Metro Orlando
• MyFlorida.com - The official portal of the state government of Florida
• Online Sunshine - Official portal for the status and full text of current legislation
• Orange County Government - News, information, and services provided by Orange County govt.
• Orange County Library System - 14 locations in Orange County
• Orange County Regional History Center - Orange County history
• Orlando Business Journal homepage - Read current issues direct from the homepage
• Orlando Business Journal through BizJournals.com (UCF Patrons Only) - Read Orlando-area business news and the Orlando Book of Lists. Provided by UCF's SGA, SDES, COB, and Career Services in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal.
• Visit Orlando (Orlando CVB): Research Site - Orlando-area tourism statistics and information
• Visit Orlando (Orlando CVB): Official Site - Visitor information, vacation planning, etc.
• Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce - Source of information on and advocate for local businesses
• Orlando Sentinel homepage - Read current issues direct from the homepage
• Orlando Sentinel through ProQuest (UCF Patrons Only)- Search for and view articles from 1985-present
• Rosen College History - A brief history of the Rosen College, written by Tim Bottorff, Rosen College Head Librarian
• SunBiz - Florida Dept. of State - Division of Corporations - Information on Florida businesses
• Visit Florida: Research section - Current Florida visitor volumes and economic indicators

See Also

• Also see the Statistics section below for possible sources of statistical information on a state or local level

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Search Engines & Web Directories

• Altavista
• Answers.com
• Ask.com
• Bing
• Dogpile
• Google
• Google Book Search
• Google Scholar
• Internet Public Library - Directory of librarian-selected Internet resources and other helpful resources
• Yahoo!

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Statistics & Economics

• 2007 Economic Census Data - Industry-specific economic statistics, often on a state or local level
• American FactFinder - A gateway to statistics produced by the U.S. Census Bureau
• Bureau of Economic Analysis - Current info. on consumer price index, productivity, wages, unemployment, etc.
• Bureau of Labor Statistics - A portal to government information on employment, earnings, and related topics
• Bureau of Transportation Statistics - Airline information, national transportation statistics, travel surveys, and more
• Consumer Expenditure Survey - Information on the buying habits of American consumers
• County & City Data Book - Quick overviews of major Census data for states, counties, and cities
• Cyberschoolbus (United Nations) - Current statistics and information on countries of the world
• Eurostat - Current economic indicators for the European Union
• FedStats - A gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies
• Guide to State Statistical Abstracts - Provides links to statistical sources compiled by individual states
• International Monetary Fund - Current economic news and indicators, by country
• Lexis Nexis Statistical Database (UCF Patrons Only) - Database of statistical information
• Missouri Census Data Center: Circular Area Profiles (CAPS) - Circular area profiles using data from the U.S. Census
• National Center for Education Statistics - Access to U.S. education statistics of all kinds
• National Center for Health Statistics - Provides access to some health and demographic data collected by the U.S. government
• Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) - Current economic and social indicators, by country
• Visit Orlando (Orlando CVB): Research Site - Orlando-area tourism statistics and information
• Statistical Abstract of the United States - Yearly compendium of statistics produced by the U.S. federal government
• Statistics/Demographics Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to finding statistics and demographic information for the hospitality industry
• US Travel Association - Current travel indexes, statistics, etc.
• Visit Britain - A gateway to tourism statistics in the UK
• World Development Indicators (WorldBank) - Current economic and social indicators, by country
• World Development Report (WorldBank) - Information on the economic, social, and environmental state of the world
• World Tourism Organization (WTO) - Facts & Figures section - Current statistics on many different tourism sectors
• World Trade Organization (WTO): Economic Research and Analysis section - Current and historical data on economics and world trade

See Also

• Also see the Government section above for more statistical websites run by the U.S. government
• Also see the Orlando & State of Florida section above for local and state statistical websites

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Theme Park & Attractions Industry

• Theme Park & Attraction Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the theme park and attraction industry
• Theme Park Industry Websites - links to news, reports, statistics, or other vital information on the Theme Park industry

See Also

• Also see the Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc. section

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Timeshare & Vacation Ownership

• See the Lodging section
• Timeshare & Vacation Ownership Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the timeshare and vacation ownership industry

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Tourism Industry

• Tourism Industry Websites - links to news, reports, statistics, or other vital information on the Tourism industry
• Travel & Tourism Research Guide - Rosen Library's guide to researching topics related to the travel and tourism industry

See Also

• Also see the Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc. section

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UCF Links

• Rosen College of Hospitality Management Homepage
• UCF Homepage
• UCF Libraries Homepage
• Academic Calendar - Academic calendars for every semester
• Bookstore - Books, UCF Merchandise, etc.
• Campus Maps - Maps of many kinds: parking, housing, bus routes, vicinity, etc.
• Card Services - New ID cards, replacement cards, etc.
• Career Services & Experiential Learning - Career advice, graduate school information, etc.
• Cashier's Office - Fees, fines, parking citations, refunds, etc.
• Central Florida Future - The student newspaper at UCF
• Computer Services - Computer accounts & networks, computer store, etc.
• Computer Help Desk - Passwords, computer problems, etc.
• Counseling Center - Counseling, crisis intervention, career assessment & counseling, etc.
• Course Catalog - Current UCF undergraduate course catalog
• Fraternity and Sorority Life - UCF's Greek Community
• Graduate Catalog - Current UCF graduate course catalog
• Information Fluency Initiative - Develop skills to find, use, and think critically about information
• Multicultural Academic and Support Services - Scholarships, transition programs, internships, and more
• MyUCF - Portal for class schedules, class registration, tuition payments, etc.
• Network Operations Center - Register your laptop for wireless access
• News & Information - Official news source for UCF
• Office of International Studies - Study abroad, exchange programs, etc.
• Office of Student Financial Assistance - Loans, grants, scholarships, student employment, etc.
• Office of Student Involvement - Student clubs, organizations, and activities
• Parking Services - Parking permits, shuttles, emergency services for vehicles, etc.
• Police Department - Crime prevention, victim services, special investigations, etc.
• Pride GLBTQA Virtual Resource Center - Information on LGBT issues and opportunities at UCF
• Recreation and Wellness Center - Fitness, intramural sports, activities, etc.
• Registrar's Office - Enrollment, transcripts, residency classification, FERPA regulations, etc.
• Rosen College History - A brief history of the Rosen College, written by Tim Bottorff, Rosen College Head Librarian
• Student Academic Resource Center - Tutoring, supplemental instruction, advising, and more
• Student Government - Student government at UCF
• Student Health Services - Health insurance, fitness, immunizations, etc.
• Student Union - Hours, services, events, etc.
• Undergraduate Research Journal - UCF's new journal, intended to showcase undergraduate research
• University Writing Center - Help with writing, documentation styles, and more

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Last updated December 08, 2011 1:22:41 PM