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Off-campus access: Most JWU resources will prompt you to type your first name, last name, and the 14-digit barcode number along the bottom edge of your Johnson & Wales University I.D. If you are asked to use other login methods, please follow the instructions that are provided.

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ABC-CLIO eBook Collection (formerly Greenwood) (All Campuses)
on and off campus

Choose from over 100 e-book titles in wide-ranging areas such as the Arts, Business, Crime & Justice, Economics, Education, Family Studies/Issues, Food, Health/Medicine, History, Law, Library & Information Science, Literature, Multicultural Studies, Popular Culture, Psychology, Reference, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Women's Studies.
NOTE: To make the text larger for easier readability, use the “Settings” link.

Academic Search Premier (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Scholarly, multi-discipline database providing many full text articles for nearly all academic areas of study including arts & literature, computer sciences, education, engineering, ethnic studies, humanities, language and linguistics, medical sciences, social sciences, and more.

Advertising Redbooks.com (All Campuses)
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How do businesses advertise their services or products, which ad agencies do they use, and how much do they spend annually on advertising? The Redbooks.com directory lists nearly 18,000 U.S. & international public & private companies who spend at least $200,000 annually on advertising plus profiles of ad agencies and brand names (91,000).
IMPORTANT:
1. If a message appears "There is a problem with this website's security certificate," please go ahead and click on the link “Continue to this website (not recommended)” next to the red X icon.

2. Also, please log out completely by clicking the "Sign OFF" button instead of "X-ing out." Only a limited number of users may access Redbooks at the same time. If you are unable to access Redbooks because the connection is busy, do try again. More information

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Biography Resource Center (All Campuses)
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Biographies of people worldwide in many fields throughout history: artists, authors, business and government leaders, chefs, historical figures, politicians, popular entertainers, scientists, sports figures, and people currently in the news. Search for people based on nationality, ethnicity, occupation, gender, and birth or death year.

Business & Company Resource Center (All Campuses)
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Company profiles include (where available) company histories, chronologies, business rankings, financials, investment reports, products and brands, lawsuits and claims. Plus, business/management articles, industry overviews, and links to industry-specific associations.

Business Source Complete (All Campuses)
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Valuable company profiles from Datamonitor with SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) where available, industry profiles, market research reports, case studies, country economic reports, and business/management articles, and

Harvard Business School Faculty Seminar Series (streaming videos).

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CountryWatch (Premium) (Charlotte, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
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Over 100 countries with overviews of a country’s economy (macroeconomics), in-depth country statistics including tourism statistics, cultural etiquette (do’s & don’ts for business travelers), maps, environmental issues, government structure, and political news updated daily around the world. More information

CQ Researcher (Charlotte Campus)
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Contains comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news. It is noted for its 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 by CQ Press and date back to 1991.

Culinary Arts Collection from GALE (All Campuses)
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Selective, full text articles from major cooking and nutrition magazines. Over 2,000 searchable recipes, restaurant reviews, industry trends & news. Plus, information about culinary education/schools with citations to articles dating back to 1981 about people and programs affiliated with Johnson & Wales.

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Denver Business Journal (Denver Campus)
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Includes full-text articles about the Denver business community. Access is also provided to the Book of Lists, a listing of local companies in their fields, by ranking.

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) (All Campuses)
on and off campus

Over 4,000 full-text scholarly and scientific journals in various languages cover wide-ranging areas including Biology & Life Sciences, Business & Economics, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, General Works, Health, Literature, Law & Political Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Philosophy & Religion, Science General, Social Sciences, Technology & Engineering.
NOTE: A few publishers may ask you to register online free of charge in order to access their journals, but if you are ever prompted to pay for access please notify a librarian at your campus.

Dissertations & Theses @ Johnson & Wales University (Providence Campus)
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Dissertations published from 1999 forward by Johnson & Wales University graduates of the doctoral Ed. D. program in Educational Leadership, are available online. Authorized JWU users can download the complete dissertation.
NOTE: If you are prompted to “Order a copy” because a JWU dissertation is unavailable electronically, please complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Dissertation Request Form online. More information

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Education Full Text from H.W. Wilson (Charlotte, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
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Selective, full-text scholarly articles published from January 1996 to the current year, plus indexing from 1983 and abstracts from 1994 in international, English-language journals and publications including the popular Chronicle of Higher Education.

Emerald Management Extra 110 (Charlotte and Providence Campuses)
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Selective, full-text management-related articles in various fields including Accounting, Education, Food Science, Hospitality, Library Services & Information Management, Marketing, Nutrition, and Professional Development.
NOTE: For full-text articles only, choose either "Quick Search" or "Advanced Search" and check off "My subscribed content."

ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) (All Campuses)
on and off campus

The ERIC program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education provides abstracts of articles and indexing for education-related literature.

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Films on Demand Streaming Video Collections: Business & Economics, Careers & Job Search (All Campuses)

on campus | off campus

800 educational videos can be streamed to your computer desktop 24/7. Watch current productions and classic informational videos to guide your business and career decisions. Running/viewing times range from 7 min. to under 1 hr.

First Research from Dun & Bradstreet (Denver, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
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In-depth industry research for over 300 industries; each includes 15 types of financial ratios with definitions and formula to calculate them. And, link to “Call Prep Questions” to prepare for job interviews in an industry! See also the “States & Provinces” tab and a clickable map for monthly updates of industry, economic, employment, and real estate data & trends for each of the 50 U.S. states.

FirstSearch (Dissertation Abstracts, ERIC, MEDLINE, and more)
(Providence Campus) on campus only

Primarily for JWU’s graduate degree programs. Abstracts only of journal articles.
ACCESS: See a Reference Librarian for assistance to log onto FirstSearch. Then, to obtain the complete article, please complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Journal Article Request Form online.

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Over 25,000 entries cover many subjects including country information, brief biographies of both historical and contemporary figures, plus photos, diagrams, and charts. To browse the complete list of images: check mark “Images Available” and click “Search.”

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General BusinessFile ASAP (All Campuses)
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A subset of its parent database Business & Company Resource Center, it contains selective full text on such topics as analyses of company performance, industry events, and the latest trends in management, economics, and politics.

Global Road Warrior (Charlotte, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)

on campus | off campus

Find information on 175 countries & their cultures! Look up country geo stats and facts, demographics, money & banking, the business culture with advice for businesswomen, society & culture, travel essentials (documents), points of interest, plus photos and many kinds of maps.

GreenFILE (All Campuses)
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Full-text articles from these three journals (BMC Ecology, Environmental Health Perspectives, and Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source) and indexing to articles in JWU’s other EBSCO databases.

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Health & Wellness Resource Center (All Campuses)
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Selective, full-text articles from medical, nursing, and allied health journals plus full content from medical encyclopedias, consumer health pamphlets, and other reference sources. Tabbed sections include: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs (possible side effects and drug interactions); Dictionary; Directory (hospitals & health care facilities); and Health Assessment tools.

Health Reference Center Academic (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

A subset of its parent database Health & Wellness Resource Center, it contains selective, full-text articles on such topics as alcohol & drug abuse, diseases, fitness, nutrition, public health, occupational health & safety, prescription drugs, and more.

History Reference Center (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Selective full-text articles from history magazines, reference books, historical documents, photos, maps, videos, and biographies of historical figures. Timeline: U.S. History from 1492 to the present and World History from 3500 BC to present.

Hoover’s Academic Online (Charlotte Campus)
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In-depth information for 43,000 U.S. & international public and top private companies. Find a company’s corporate history, financials, SEC Filings in annual reports, stock market data, products/operations, company news updates, and key executives. Special features include the popular “Competitive Landscape.” (See also LexisNexis for Hoover’s Company Records).
NOTE: "Expanded Access Needed" indicates that some industry data is not available through the University's academic subscription and may be purchased as pay-per-views.
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Hospitality & Tourism Complete from EBSCO (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Many full-text articles from international publications. Coverage includes Baking & Culinary Arts, Business Travel, Computer Technology, Demographics & Statistics, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Gaming & Casinos, Hospitality Law, Hotel Management, Leisure Studies, Market Trends, Meetings, Nutrition, Restaurants, and more. Country-specific information is provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Datamonitor, where available.

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Collection from Gale (Denver and No. Miami Campuses)
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This full-text collection includes content from over 500 industry journals and provides coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality, tourism and leisure fields.

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IBISWorld with Global Reports (Denver, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
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International industry market research! 700+ U.S. industries and over 60 global industries. See Key Statistics for 5 years of financials with ratios. Sections on Key Competitors, Segmentation, and Outlook include graphs and tables. More information

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JSTOR’s Arts & Sciences IV Collection (Providence Campus)
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This retrospective collection makes full-text articles available online from back issues of scholarly journals primarily in the fields of business, education, and law, including several titles in administration, psychology, and public policy.

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LexisNexis Academic (All Campuses)
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Full-text access to nearly 6,000 news sources (international newspapers, TV & radio broadcast transcripts, magazines); business sources (company profiles, SEC filings/annual reports); legal information (law reviews, court opinions, and federal and state statutes & cases); and brief biographies of people around the world. To find Hoover’s Company Records: Go to the Business tab, Company Profiles, then the Sources drop-down menu.

Literature Resource Center (Charlotte, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
on campus | off campus

American and international authors from all time periods: Authors' biographies, literary criticism, overviews of literary works and summaries of plots, plus links to authoritative Internet websites on an author's life and works. Special features: Explore the "Literary-Historical Timeline" to learn about historical events which occurred during an author's lifespan and may have influenced their writing. More information

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MarketResearch.com Academic (Denver, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
on campus | off campus

In-depth reports for numerous industries include demographics, market trends, growth & shares, forecasts, analysis of major brands, new product introduction trends, consumer trends & buyer behavior. See reports specific to industries covered in JWU’s programs: Food & Beverage, Food Service & Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, Retailing, Technology & Media.

MAS Ultra - School Edition (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Biographies, book reviews, articles from popular general interest magazines, and the full text of reference books (including Columbia Encyclopedia, CIA World Fact Book, World Almanac & Book of Facts), health and science-related pamphlets, and an image collection of photos, maps and flags.

Million Dollar Database—New England (Providence Campus)
on campus | off campus

Company profiles for both public and private businesses in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT with $1 million+ sales or 20+ employees. Find companies by combining over 30 different criteria such as company name, state/city/zip, type of business or products, minority or women owned. Useful for market research and job hunting.

IMPORTANT: Please click the "LOG OFF" button when you are finished. Only a limited number of users can access Million Dollar Database at the same time. If you are temporarily unable to gain access because the connection is busy, please try again.

Military & Government Collection (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Current news pertaining to law enforcement and all branches of the military is covered in military titles, trade publications, newsweeklies, and pamphlets.

MRI+ Reporter (Denver and Providence Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Market studies containing consumer demographics are used to describe the "readers, viewers, or listeners of various media such as magazines, TV, radio, and Websites.
ACCESS: You must first set up your own account with your Johnson & Wales email address and a password of your choice. More information

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NeighborhoodScout (Premium) (All Campuses)
on and off campus

Demographics and neighborhood lifestyles data for all 50 states, all 16,464 cities and towns, and all 61,500 neighborhoods covering the entire United States. Are you planning to open a business, move across town or across the country? This is a useful tool for market research analysis and relocation.
ACCESS: Please ask for assistance to log on by either visiting or calling the JWU Library at your campus. Staff will ask you for your library barcode numbers along the bottom of your JWU photo ID. Also, you must "Sign In" to set up your own username & password account in order to access all of the content. More information

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Opposing Viewpoints (Denver, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
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Current event topics and controversial social issues: Support your point of view with facts from statistical tables, primary documents/government publications, photographs, and full-text magazine & newspaper articles which have already argued your case.

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Providence Journal-Bulletin Full-Text (Providence Campus)
on campus | off campus

Selective, full-text articles from Rhode Island's leading newspaper.

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Regional Business News (All Campuses)
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Selective, full-text articles from business journals, newspapers, and newswires within the U.S. Use the "Publications" tab to look for business news sources within specific regions of the U.S. See also LexisNexis and the Providence Journal-Bulletin Full-Text for local news coverage.

R.K. Miller’s Marketing Research Handbooks (All Campuses)
on and off campus

Updated annually, in-depth industry information in e-book titles such as Consumer Behavior; Consumer Marketing; Entertainment, Media & Advertising; Healthcare; Hotels & Resorts; Leisure Market; Restaurant & Foodservice; Retail Business; Sports Marketing; and Travel & Tourism.

RMA's (Risk Management Assoc.) eStatement Studies (Providence Campus)
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19 financial statement ratios for 740+ industries are listed within the balance sheet (financial position), income, and cash flow statements. 5 years of current and comparative historical data and 4 years of trend data are exportable into Excel.
NOTE: Content linked from "List of Industry Reports" and "Call Briefs" within eMentor is not available to JWU or other universities at this time; the eMentor feature is only available to corporations. More information

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Safari Tech Books Online (Providence Campus)
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E-book titles for IT professionals, programmers, and students. Coverage includes Certification, Desktop Applications & Publishing, e-business, Graphics, Hardware, Web Authoring & Design, Networking, Operating Systems, Programming, Security, Software Engineering, and Web Administration.
IMPORTANT: Please "Logout" when you are finished. Only a limited number of users can access Safari at the same time. If you are temporarily unable to access Safari because the connection is busy, please try again.

SAGE Journals Online (Premier edition) (Providence Campus)
on campus | off campus

Over 450 full-text journals from 1999-to the current year covering scholarly research in wide-ranging areas such as Accounting, Administration, Business/Management, Clothing & Textiles, Criminal Justice & Juvenile Justice, Cross-Cultural Research, Education & Teacher Education, Entrepreneurship, Food Science & Technology, Hospitality, Information Science, Language & Literature, Leadership, Marketing, Sports Economics, and Travel & Tourism.
NOTE: Checkmark “SAGE Content Available to Me” after entering your search terms or after selecting Browse list of journals, and also specify a date range to limit your search to full-text journal articles; only articles published from 1999 to the present are available to JWU.

SBRnet (Sports Business Research Network) (All Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Sports marketing research statistics! Consumer expenditures on sporting goods, athletic apparel, attendance at sporting events, TV viewership and Internet usage. Directories with contact information for professional sports teams, sports organizations & trade associations, and sporting goods vendors, plus full-text articles in professional trade publications. More information

ScholarsArchive@JWU (All Campuses)
on and off campus

The ScholarsArchive@JWU is a digital showcase that provides open access to journal articles, working papers, dissertations and theses, restaurant menus, and other creative works collected and published by the Johnson & Wales University faculty, staff, colleges, departments, and students.

Science Resource Center (Denver, No. Miami, Providence Campuses)
on campus | off campus

Find journal articles covering wide-ranging scientific topics including computer science. See also “Science-Related Tools” for the “MegaConverter” with links to cooking conversions, currency and language converters, math conversions, wine & spirits measures (beverage, bartending), and much more.

SRDS (Standard Rate & Data Service) Titles: ConsumerMagazine Advertising Source, Interactive Advertising Source, Local Market Audience Analyst, Newspaper Advertising Source, Radio Advertising Source, and TV & Cable Source (Denver and Providence Campuses)
on campus | off campus

What would it cost to advertise your business or service in magazines, newspapers, radio, television, or websites? Find ad rates, circulation figures, demographics of your targeted audience, contact information for publishers/sales, and submission requirements. Use the popular Local Market Audience Analyst to look at people’s lifestyles in specific areas of the U.S.—what do people spend their money on around the country? NOTE: At the welcome page “Click here to access SRDS Services” to connect to JWU’s subscribed titles.

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Wall Street Journal through ProQuest (All Campuses)
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Selective, full-text newspaper articles are available from the world's leading financial newspaper. Updated daily, content covers companies, people, products, and geographic areas. Coverage is from 1984 to present; images are not available.

Westlaw: Paralegal Primary Law Library & Analytical Library (Providence Campus)
on campus | off campus

Use is restricted to students registered in the Legal Studies program at Johnson & Wales University. NOTE: Please LOG OFF after each session, otherwise you will be denied access. To receive help with logging back on, call Westlaw’s switchboard at 1-800-937-8529 and ask for Technical Support.

Updated 1/2010

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