Bus 210 - Introduction to Sport Management (Prof. Williams)

Introduction | Reference Sources | Indexes & Databases | Internet Resources | Writing the Paper

Reference Librarian Zip Kellogg/e-mail zkellogg@usm.maine.edu /tel. 780-4272 would be glad to help you find information at any time.

Professor Jo Williams's Sport Management class is an information intensive one. A facility with proprietary library databases, locating experts, and refined searching of the Net will all work to your advantage. Reference Librarian Zip Kellogg is available to meet with students individually or in groups.

If you are looking for articles this is the place to be. Here are several databases selected specifically because they are likely to be useful for students in Professor Williams's Sport Management course.

Business Source Premier
This is a good general purpose business index, covering such topics as finance, money and banking, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies, international trade, and more. For many students and faculty alike it is the first place to search for articles in business and trade journals. Many of the cited items are in full text (the entire article shows on your computer screen).

Business and Company Resource Center
The BCRC is actually a collection of databases organized specifically for the business community.  One can search for information about a specific company, about an entire industry, or for current articles about any business topic.  After the initial search, it's easy to follow links to varied business information, such as company histories, rankings within the industry, business and trade associations related to the search, etc.

Regional Business News
A collection of news stories from several news wire services and current business and trade journals.  Up to the minute articles and briefs from around and nation and the world.

SPORTDiscus
SPORTSDiscus covers all aspects of sports. Subjects include biomechanics, coaching, engineering, physical therapy, and physiology. Indexes over 2,000 journals as well as books, theses, and non-print resources.

ProQuest Newspapers
For up to date newspaper articles on specific companies, industries, business trends, etc. Cover s the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Times of London, Christian Science Monitor, etc.  This is a full-text database.

EconLit A database of the economic literature produced by the American Economics Association. It covers hundreds of journals, books, disserta tions, working papers, etc. If you are taking classes in economics or are an economics major this database may be of great use to you.

Maine Newsstand
This index helps you find current newspaper articles about Maine business topics, Maine businesses, etc. It covers, among other newspapers, the Portland Press Herald, Maine Sunday Telegram, and the Bangor Daily News. It is a full text database.

Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
This Database includes online access to many of the Standard and Poor's research products and publications, including Industry Surveys, Stock Reports, Mutual Fund Reports, Bond Reports, Corporation Records, and The Outlook

The Net is often an excellent source for sports related information, but it can also be a very difficult and frustrating place and a huge time waster if not used well. Here are a few sites that may be useful for finding business related sports information.

U.S. Census Bureau

Yahoo Business links a broad range of links to business info on the Net

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
This link allows the user to search the SIC manual by keyword and to access descriptive information for a specified 2,3,4-digit SIC.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
NAICS was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America

Internet Business Resources
Links to a variety of business related internet guides.

In order to find books, journal titles, videos, government documents and other materials held in the University of Maine System you will need to consult URSUS, the online catalog.

If you do not know the exact subject terminology, try doing a keyword search.

Here are a few topics that'll take you directly to books in Ursus:

Keep in mind that if the library does not have a book you need, it is *very* easy to get the book from elsewhere. On average this process takes 1-4 days. Easiest way to do this? Ask a librarian.

Reference Sources

Reference sources are invaluable for defining key concepts, providing brief overviews of a subject, and identifying major theories and research developments. They can provide you with the background you need to select and develop a topic of research, or help you explore internship or career opportunities.

The Book of Rules
GOR Reference GV731.B56
30 entries explain the principles and rules of the game.

Dictionary of Concepts in Recreation and Leisure
POR Reference GV11 S57
Each of the nearly 100 entries defines a term and explains its significance within the discipline.

Dictionary of the Sport and Exercise Sciences
POR Reference GV558 .D53
Brief definitions and useful cross references.

Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America
POR Reference GV53 .E53 2004 
172 brief (1-3 pages) articles give social and historical context for recreational activities ranging from auto racing to zoos.

Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present
GOR Reference GV567.E56
250 entries chronicle the history and societal impact of sports from around the world.

Internships in recreation and leisure services : a practical guide for students
POR Reference GV14.5 .S43 2002      
Offers tips for assessing one's own skills and goals as well as researching potential internship agencies, presenting oneself through resumes, cover letters, and interviews, and planning for the internship. Several useful appendices include national associations and websites with employment and internship information.

Leisure education I
POR Reference GV181.42 .L4 2002   
Activities and resources for leisure education.  

Opportunities in recreation and leisure careers
POR Reference GV160 .J45 2000   
Lists types of positions in the field, helpful associations, and suggestions for job seekers.

World Sport Psychology Sourcebook
POR Reference GV706.4 S25
Profiles the state of sports psychology in 61 countries and provides contact information for 1,800 professionals in the field.

Writing Handbooks

Writing is important and a necessary skill in today's competitive job market. A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker has an online site that may also be helpful.

Plagiarism

In using resources it is important that they be used both ethically and legally. The sources listed here provide assistance in following acceptable academic protocol.

STUDENT ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
The academic community of the University of Southern Maine recognizes that adherence to high principles of academic integrity is vital to the academic function of the University.

Plagiarism (Indiana University)

Created by: Zip Kellogg
Created on: 11.20.2007
Last Updated: 02.15.2008