Business, Aviation, & Hospitality Resources

Business, Aviation, & Hospitality Resources

Books & More
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Barber Library Catalog
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Summit Libraries Catalog
Can't find something in the Barber Library? Use the Summit catalog to request it from another academic library in the Pacific NW and have it delivered to Bend or Redmond.

Articles & More
Academic One File
Coverage Dates: 1980-present
Provider: Gale
Peer-reviewed (academic), full-text articles from leading journals and reference sources. Extensive coverage of the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects - authoritative and comprehensive. Millions of articles available online in full-text; updated daily.

Academic Search Premier
Coverage Dates: 1975-present
Provider: Ebsco
Academic Search Premier is a great starting place for all of your research needs! This multi-disciplinary database provides full text for more than 4,600 journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed (academic) titles. Need help using Academic Search Premier? Check out our video tutorials.

Associates Programs Source Plus
Coverage Dates: 1974-present
Provider: Ebsco
Contains more than 1,800 full-text journals as well as nearly 300 full-text books. This database is designed specifically for the research needs of two-year college students and provides comprehensive coverage of the most relevant associates program level content. Covers subjects as wide-ranging as: alcohol and drug abuse counseling, audiology, biotechnology, computer and data processing, CAD, electrical technology, graphic arts, health information technology, law enforcement and criminal justice, paralegal studies, robotics, travel and tourism, veterinary assisting, and dozens more equally varied areas of study.

Business & Company Resource Center
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Gale
Business and Company Resource Center brings together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and publications.

Business Economics and Theory
Coverage Dates: 1980-present
Provider: Gale
This collection focuses on topics in economics, with more than 450 full-text journals and regular feeds of videos from Forbes.com that contain business news coverage and interviews with CEOs.

Business Source Premier
Coverage Dates: 1886-present
Provider: Ebsco
Business Source Premier provides full text for more than 2,300 journals, including more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles. Business Source Premier covers all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. Updated daily.

CQ Researcher
Coverage Dates: 1991-present
Provider: SAGE Publications
Noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year.

General Business File
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Gale
General BusinessFile provides access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full-text and images. This database can be used to analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest news in management, economics and politics.

General OneFile
Coverage Dates: 1980-present
Provider: Gale
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

Global Road Warrior
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: World Trade Press
Covers 175 countries and addresses 22 categories of interest to travelers (or students studying the world), including business culture, communications, demographics, money and banking, points of interest, security, society and culture, tips for businesspeople, transportation, and travel essentials. It also includes maps and photographs.

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection
Coverage Dates: 1980-present
Provider: Gale
More than 800 journals, 29 subject specific reference titles, and travel handbook from Fodor's provides well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism fields. A great resource for curious travelers and serious researchers.

LexisNexis Academic
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: LexisNexis
Provides access to full-text news, business, and legal publications. Access over 10,000 news, business, and legal sources. The outstanding news coverage includes deep backfiles and up-to-the-minute stories in national and regional newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, international news, and non-English language sources. Use the included Company Dossier module to retrieve detailed company information and financial performance measures or identify and compare companies matching specific criteria. This product also provides access to the renowned Shepard's Citations service for all federal and states court cases back to 1789.

MasterFile Premier
Coverage Dates: 1975-present
Provider: Ebsco
Provides full text for nearly 1,700 periodicals covering virtually every subject area of general interest. MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and over 164,400 primary source documents, as well as an image collection of over 592,000 photos, maps & flags. Updated daily.

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Coverage Dates: 1916-present
Provider: Government Resource
Provides access to NASA's current and historical research, technical literature, and engineering results, with over 200,000 full-text documents and over 500,000 videos and images.

National Geographic Magazine, 1888-present
Coverage Dates: 1888-current
Provider: Gale
Recognized for some of the highest-quality photojournalism and cartography in the world, this award-winning, iconic magazine is famous for providing unparalleled, in-depth coverage of cultures, nature, science, technology and the environment. Featuring the complete archive of the magazine from the very first issue in 1888 to the most recent issue, the National Geographic Magazine Archive includes every page and every photograph, all fully searchable.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Gale
Covers today's current events from multiple perspectives via a comprehensive multimedia platform. Resources include pro/con viewpoint essays, primary source documents, biographies, court-case overviews, journal/magazine articles, statistical information, images, and audio podcasts.

Popular Magazines
Coverage Dates: 1980-present
Provider: Gale
Features full-text coverage of 1,000 popular magazines covering current events, sports, science, health and more.

Publications.USA.gov
Coverage Dates: Varies by subject
Provider: Government Resource
This Federal Citizen Information Center site offers important consumer information and publications to help you make important life decisions. Browse by category or search for your topic.

Regional Business News
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Ebsco
Comprehensive full text coverage for more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.

Safari Tech Books Online
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Proquest
Safari Books Online is an on-demand digital library providing over 4,000 technology, digital media, graphic design, business books and videos online. Use of this resource is limited to 2 COCC users at any one time. Please click the "Sign Out & Clear Session" link at the top of the page when you are finished to free it up for other users!

Small Business Resource Center
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Gale
Complete small business management resources via a combination of magazines/journals and reference content. From conducting industry research to financial planning, to marketing a product and franchising a business, the Small Business Resource Center provides covers a wide range of topics relevant to small business management.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
Coverage Dates: 1790-present
Provider: Proquest
Published annually by the Federal Government since 1878, The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the best-known statistical reference publication in the country, and perhaps, the world. It is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.

Summit EBL e-Book Collection
Coverage Dates: Varies by title
Provider: EBL
This collection of e-books is available via the Summit (Orbis-Cascade) Alliance. Search for your subject or browse by a topic to get started.

The Wall Street Journal
Coverage Dates: 1984-present
Provider: Proquest
The full text of The Wall Street Journal.

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Encyclopedias & More
21st Century Economics: A Reference Handbook
Author/Editor: Rhona C. Free
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Encompassing analysis of traditional economic theory and topics as well as those that economists have only more recently addressed, 21st Century Economics: A Reference Handbook is a must-have reference resource.

Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability - All Volumes
Author/Editor:
Publication Date: 2010-2012
Publisher: Gale
All 10 volumes of the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability - covers business, various geographic regions, research methods, natural resources, law, and politics.

Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability, Vol. 2: The Business of Sustainability
Author/Editor: Chris Laszlo, Karen Christensen, Daniel Fogel, Gernot Wagner, and Peter Whitehouse
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: Gale
Explores how sustainability is being factored into industries across the globe.

The Business of Food: Encyclopedia of the Food and Drink Industries
Author/Editor: Gary Allen and Ken Albala
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Gale
Offers consumers a behind the scenes look of the food and drink industries. Covers food companies and brands, the environment, health, science and technology, culture and finance. Historical context is emphasized and the focus is mainly on business in the United States.

Business Plans Handbook
Author/Editor:
Publication Date:
Publisher: Gale
A collection of 24 actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America. Plans are from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Also includes a business plan template, two fictional business plans, a listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography.

Encyclopedia of American Industries
Author/Editor: Lynn M. Pearce
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Gale
A three-volume business reference that provides detailed, comprehensive information on a wide range of industries in every realm of American business. The work consists of more than 1,000 detailed profiles of the manufacturing and service industries.

Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries
Author/Editor: Lynn M. Pearce
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Gale
Provides information about the inception, emergence and current status of new and established industries and business segments that are pioneering new technologies, introducing break-through marketing strategies or implementing innovative means of serving new markets. Consists of detailed profiles newer industries, such as biometrics, risk management services, satellites, specialty tourism, and others.

Encyclopedia of Global Industries
Author/Editor:
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Gale
Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research.

Encyclopedia of Management
Author/Editor: Sonya D. Hill
Publication Date: 2012
Publisher: Gale
Covers numerous topics in management theories and applications, such as aggregate planning, benchmarking, logistics, diversification strategy, non-traditional work arrangements, performance measurement, productivity measures, supply chain management, and much more.

Encyclopedia of Small Business
Author/Editor: Virgil L. Burton, III
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Gale
Provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Features revised and expanded coverage to reflect the most current small business topics.

Everyday Finance: Economics, Personal Money Management, and Entrepreneurship
Author/Editor:
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Gale
Provides a mix of basic and practical information on economics, personal money management, and starting a business.

Green Business: An A to Z Guide
Author/Editor: Nevin Cohen
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Via 150 signed entries, Green Business: An A-to-Z Guideprovides an overview of key principles, approaches, strategies, and tools that businesses have used to reduce environmental impacts and contribute to sustainability. Entries reflect the expertise of scholars and practitioners from varied fields and provide references to other entries as well as citations for further reading. Together, they provide an understanding of green business practices that will be valuable for managers, policymakers, students, scholars, and citizens interested in the complex relationship between businesses and the environment.

Innovation Masters: History's Best Examples of Business Transformation
Author/Editor: Miranda H. Ferrara and Michele P. LaMeau
Publication Date: 2012
Publisher: Gale
Covers the best examples of successful businesses and/or business people that have incorporated or developed a new product, service or technology that help to reinvent or revolutionize their business and/or industry.

Nations of the World: A Political, Economic, and Business Handbook
Author/Editor:
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: Grey House Publishing
Profiles numerous nations and self-governing territories around the world. Covers political and economic issues, business information, key facts, and provides a country profile for each nation.

Starting a Business from Home
Author/Editor: Colin Barrow
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Gale
Offers advice on running a profitable and successful business from home with particular emphasis on opportunities provided by the internet.

Survey of American Industry and Careers
Author/Editor:
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Ebsco
Provides in-depth overviews of 112 core North American industries and related jobs and careers, current as of 2010.
Images, Films, & Audio
Films on Demand
Coverage Dates: Varies
Provider: Films Media Group
Films On Demand allows you to view streaming videos anytime, anywhere, 24/7! Thousands of high-quality streaming videos are available. Special features built into the Films Demand platform allow you to organize and bookmark clips, share playlists, and store quick links to favorite videos.

Image Quest
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Encyclopedia Britannica
Access more than one million rights-cleared images from over 40 of the best collections in the world.

Intelecom Online
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Intelecom
Streaming videos on a range of academic topics, including Biological Sciences, Oceanography, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Health, and Environmental Studies. New content is added on an ongoing basis.
Government Information
2007 Economic Census
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
The US Census Bureau's Economic Census profiles US national and local economies every 5 years. The 2012 economic census will be published in December 2013.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the US Department of Commerce, this site provides economic statistics for the US and the world.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the US Department of Labor, this site offers 125 years of labor statistics, including unemployment rates, wages by area and occupation, consumer spending, workplace safety and health, and much, much more. Use the "Subject Areas" menu to find the statistics you need.

Economic Report of the President
Coverage Dates: 1995-present
Provider: Government Resource
An annual report of the US's economic progress; submitted to Congress within 10 days of the submission of the Budget of the United States Government.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Government Resource
The official website of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A great site for finding information about careers in aviation, safety standards, airports, aircraft, air traffic, and many other important topics related to aviation and aerospace.

Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research (FRASER)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
Provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRASER (Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research) provides access to US economic history through digitization of documents related to the US financial system.

Federal Reserve Economic Data - FRED
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) offers a multitude of economic statistics. Using data tools, you can create your own custom graph. Publications and working papers by Federal Reserve Bank economists are also available on a variety of economic topics.

Foreign Trade
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the US Department of Commerce, the Foreign Trade website is the official source for US export and import statistics, information on export regulations, and other trade related topics.

Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid for Citizens
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
Links to several government sites where you can find information about government-provided student financial aid, small business loans, home loans, and other federal benefit programs.

IRS
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
The IRS's website provides information about taxes, tax forms, and tools that help you file your taxes.

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Coverage Dates: 1916-present
Provider: Government Resource
Provides access to NASA's current and historical research, technical literature, and engineering results, with over 200,000 full-text documents and over 500,000 videos and images.

Oregon Department of Revenue
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
Information on and forms for filing state taxes.

Oregon Labor Market Information System
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the Oregon Employment Department, this site offers a wealth of information about labor and employment in Oregon, including JobNET, a search engine of jobs in Oregon.

Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
Everything you need to know about starting a business in Oregon. Check out the "Info Center" link for useful publications.

Small Business Administration (SBA)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
The Small Business Administration's website offers tons of useful information to small business owners and to those wishing to start a small business. Find information about financial assistance, resources, planning, regulations, and much more.

State of Oregon: Small Business Ombudsman
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
An ombudsman is a person who acts as an intermediary between individuals and large organizations, like the government. Oregon's ombudsman for small business works specifically with Oregon's small business owners on questions and issues surrounding workers' compensation insurance and claims processing.

Survey of Current Business
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Survey of Current Business provides the latest business and economic statistics, organized by location or industry.

TradeStats Express
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
From the US Department of Commerce, this site provides statistics on national and state trade with other countries.

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Government Resource
The USPTO grants US patents and registers trademarks. For inventors, business owners, or those interested in intellectual property issues, this is an essential site. You can search existing patents and trademarks and learn how to file your own.
Websites
Human Development Reports
Coverage Dates: Current
Provider: Free Website
The 2011 Human Development Report was commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme and has statistics about human development on a country-by-country basis, compared to GDP, and by individual indicators.

Justhelicopters.com
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free Website
Access a broad range of media content including print, e-news, video, audio, web, and social networking, all aimed at connecting the helicopter industry in new ways. JustHelicopters.com has become the Leading Online Resource for the Helicopter Industry.

Measuring Worth
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free website
This website is a very useful tool for measuring the relative worth and purchasing power of the US dollar over time.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free website
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental organization focused on promoting policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Its website offers information about global economic issues. Explore by country or topic. See the statistics section for a variety of statistics related to economic development around the world.

sUAS News
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free Website
The most up-to-date news on small unmanned aircraft from the US and around the world.

ThomasNet
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free website
ThomasNet is a directory focusing on industrial products, services, and suppliers.

Urban Institute: Unemployment and Recovery Project
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free Website
The Unemployment and Recovery project is a research initiative to address the critical unemployment policy challenges in the US. The project is monitoring and analyzing job creation and employment outcomes over the course of the recovery across groups, regions, and sectors; assessing unemployment's impacts on different population groups, especially the most vulnerable; measuring the effectiveness of public safety net programs for the unemployed and recommending and assessing program and policy changes; and examining workforce development policies and programs and how they are serving the unemployed.

World Bank
Coverage Dates:
Provider: Free website
The World Bank is a large, international institution that focuses on poverty reduction. Their site is a portal to information about countries around the world, economic statistics, research, and global economic issues.

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