We love databases!

Over the last few weeks we've been highlighting some of the fantastic journal and newspaper databases we have available for you in our online library. There are thousands of full text articles available for you to access free of charge, from anywhere, 24/7, spanning across all academic subject areas.

This week we've chosen to put the spotlight on Hospitality and Tourism Complete. This collection of scholarly research and industry news contains more than 1.18 million records, with full text articles from over 520 publications including journals, company and country reports and books. Coverage dates back as far as 1938 and includes international as well as British publications.

You can print, save or email the articles, as well as setting up a personal log-in to create email alerts for topics of interest...you can even get help with your referencing and citations!

So if you are a student of tourism, catering and hospitality, or event management, this database has loads to offer...so, what are you waiting for?!

A-Z of UWTSD Libraries...

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Time to move on with our A-Z of the highlights of UWTSD libraries - today we’ve reached the letter H…

H is for:

·    Home – You don’t need to come into the library to access our fantastic resources, our online library is accessible from home 24/7. All you need is your university login and password and you’ll be able to access E-books, E-journals, E-newspapers and more without even stepping outside your own front door! Plus our library catalogue is available on our website and expert help from your subject librarian is only a phone call away if needed…so why not let us bring the library to you?!

·  Helpdesk (IT) – If you’re having problems with your university login/password, accessing Moodle, or any other IT related problems feel free to contact the IT Helpdesk for assistance. They can be reached by emailing Helpdesk@uwtsd.ac.uk or by calling (01792) 481134. 

·       Health, History, Heritage & Hospitality! – You’ll find information on a whole host of academic subjects at UWTSD libraries, these are just a few beginning with H!! Don’t forget the databases in our online library too, such as – Hospitality & Tourism Complete or Humanities Source.

·     Happy to Help – Remember, you can always ask a member of the library staff if you have any information related problems or queries…we’re happy to help!

Hospitality & Tourism Complete

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A brand new library database is now available for all SMU students and staff to use - Hospitality & Tourism Complete. This is a FULL-TEXT database providing extensive access to journal articles, industry reports, conference proceedings and news within the subject areas of hospitality and tourism. Coverage dates back to 1965 with almost 1 million records indexed, of which more than 490 different publications are available in full-text.

You can access this new resource via our library website.

Hospitality law made simple...

If you're a hospitality student looking for a quick and easy information resource to help you make sense of the industry's legislation minefield, then why not try one of our newest databases, Accommodation Know-How. All the industry regulations and guidance you will need are at your fingertips in one easy to use legislation checklist, which includes:

• Health & Safety law
• Marketing law
• Premises and building regulations
• Food hygiene
• Consumer protection
• Disability discrimination
• Working time regulations
• Tax advice and guidance

You can also read all the latest industry news and features, join the discussion forum, or get advice about setting up your own hospitality business. Check out this great resource now from the A-Z list of databases on our library website.