Library
Recreation Administration Resources
Online
Databases (to identify articles by subject)
WebFeat Multi-Database Search
Travel & Tourism
Destination Marketing Association International
A resource for Convention and Visitors Bureau professionals. Contains job search, glossary of terms, and industry related research.
The Travel Channel
Lots of unique travel ideas, destinations, and videos. News and weather from travel spots around the globe.
Travel.org
Index of websites for travel resources including destination guides and websites to search for travel prices.
U.S. Department of State
Information for those who wish to travel abroad. Includes information about registering with embassies abroad and passports, visas, etc.
BedandBreakfast.com
Guide to finding bed and breakfasts around the world. Includes descriptions and ratings.
Outdoor Recreation and Camping
Illinois Park and Recreation Association
Information on recreation facilities in Illinois with a “Find a Facility” feature, job search, excellent links page that includes websites of all area park districts, and event calendar.
Illinois Park and Recreation Journal
Full text of the journal from 1970 to present.
National Park Service
Government website containing information on all national parks with publications from the National Park Service and history and culture of the organization.
Active.com: Outdoors
National Geographic sponsored website with articles and information relating to outdoor recreation.
American Camp Association
Contains original research and resources related to running and managing camps. Also has information on finding jobs at camps.
American Trails
Directory of hiking trails in the U.S. with other information and research related to U.S. trails and their management and conservation.
Therapeutic Recreation
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
Links to chat rooms, activities, bulletin boards, listservs, articles, jobs, and study guides related to therapeutic recreation.
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
Division of the National Recreation and Park Association with links to articles and websites related to therapeutic recreation.
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook for recreational therapists. Includes information about job market, nature of the work, and salary information.
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Net
Industry news, market reports, financial news, and links to industry related sites.
Hospitality Industry
Directory of links to useful industry related sites.
Hospitality Industry News
Features daily news stories related to the hospitality industry. Includes stories from around the globe.
Fiscal Management
Accounting Terminology Guide
Terminology used by accountants complied by the New York State Society of CPAs.
Economic Policy Institute
Information on living standards, labor markets, the economy, trade, etc.
Commercial Recreation
Theme Park Insider
Directory of theme parks worldwide including information and ratings on each ride.
World Golf
Directory of golf courses around the world with reviews, ratings, and other course information.
Museum Spot
Directory of museums, zoos, etc. across the world.
Sports Facility Management
Sports Links Central.com: Sports Facilities
Directory of sports venues, design and construction firms, in-game entertainment firms, and professional associations.
World Stadiums
Directory of stadiums around the world, including basic information about each stadium.
Ballparks of Baseball
Information about major league ballparks across the U.S. with statistics about yearly attendance.
College Gridirons
Information about NCAA Division I stadiums.
Program Design
Family Fun Games
List of games for children to play outdoors.
Dragon’s Campfire Songbook
Directory of campfire songs and activities. Includes histories and origins of the songs when available.
Therapeutic Recreation Activities
Activity and treatment ideas for therapeutic recreation.
Medical Terminology
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Glossary
Glossary of terms related to sports medicine and physical therapy from Hereford Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine.
Medline Plus Medical Dictionary
Searchable medical dictionary from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Resort Management
Resorts Online
Directory of resorts worldwide including information about policies, prices, and amenities. Able to sort by type of resort or geographic location.
Hospitality Technology
News articles about new technology in the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Net
Industry news, market reports, financial news, and links to industry related sites.
Sign Language
ASL Info
American Sign Language information including links to other information, federal laws, information about deaf culture, and interesting news related to deaf culture and American Sign Language.
ASL Browser
Michigan State University’s American Sign Language Browser containing video and description of how to sign words and phrases. Requires Apple Quicktime plug-in.
Famous and Historic Deaf People
Directory and information about famous and historic people who were/are deaf or involved in the deaf community.
Sign Language History
A history of American Sign Language and brief articles about sign language.