Articles and databases
An interdisciplinary database, it indexes more than 8,000 periodicals and includes full text for nearly 5,000. Both popular and scholarly publications are covered.
Indexes periodicals in sports medicine, exercise physiology, recreation, sports, and related topics, both popular and scholarly. Many journal articles are full text. Books, conference proceedings and dissertations are also included.
An education database that includes experiential education, recreation, and leisure topics. Indexes both education journals and ERIC Documents. Links to articles that are full text in Ebsco Academic and online ERIC Documents.
Nearly 2 million entries covering sociology and related disciplines.
Indexes about 2,000 scholarly psychology journals from around the world, as well as books, book chapters, and dissertations. Links to journal articles that are full text in PsycARTICLES and Ebsco Academic.
All areas of hospitality and tourism including recreation and leisure activities, adventure travel, parks, etc. Many are full text.
Business and management database. Very good for administrative topics with considerable full text.
Covers thousands of business periodicals including scholarly and trade publications as well as industry reports.
Index to doctoral dissertations from universities throughout the United States. University of Mississippi dissertations are available electronically for free.
Selected print resources
Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America Ref GV33 E53 2004 catalog record
Encyclopedia of leisure and outdoor recreation Ref GV11 E55 2003 catalog record
Parks directory of the United States Ref E160 S65 2001 catalog record
National parks of North America Ref E43.5 N38 1995 catalog record
Study guide for the therapeutic recreation specialist certification examination RM736.7 S88 2005 catalog record
Internships in recreation and leisure: a practical guide for students GV14.5 S43 2002 catalog record
Opportunities in recreation and leisure careers GV160 J45 2006 catalog record
Dictionary of concepts in recreation and leisure studies Ref GV11 S57 1990 catalog record
Sports culture Ref GV706.5 C383 2000 catalog record
Encyclopedia of North American sports history Ref GV567 H518 2002 catalog record
APA style guides
Electronic reference formats recommended by APA
Selected websites and organizations
National Rehabilitation Information Center
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
National Recreation and Park Association
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports