UCF Research Guides: Helpful Websites for Hospitality: General Reference

General Reference Sources

Bartleby.com This link opens in a new window
Reference works, literature, and more

Bio.com
Brief biographies of famous people. Includes videos, photos, and more.
Epicurious
Recipes, restaurants, and other food-related information
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and street views, and get driving directions

Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Provides a search of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts and articles. Note: UCF Libraries can acquire most of these resources at no cost. Please check with a librarian before purchasing anything from Google Scholar.
Use Google Scholar as a first step of discovery, but then focus your research by using specific databases relevant to your subject discipline.

Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
Dictionary, historical thesaurus, and word timelines
Merriam-Webster
Online dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish-English dictionary, medical dictionary, and encyclopedia
Refdesk.com
Useful portal for reference, news, facts, and more

Reference Books: Online Versions & Excerpts This link opens in a new window
Links to the full-text or excerpts of online reference materials available through the UCF Libraries.

Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell University
Access to hospitality research reports, tools, industry perspectives, best practices, and more
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Access to digital versions of theme park market research reports, entertainment center feasibility studies, etc.
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