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Websites

 

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Just getting started?

Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.

Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.

Other Useful Guides

 

Guide to the Library

Using Databases

Citation Guide

 

Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!

 

Call number areas to browse

Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range
Biomechanics	QP303, RC1235	Bowling	GV903	First Aid & Safety	RC86.8-RC88
Foundations of Physical Education	GV201-GV555	Golf	GV965-GV979	Human Anatomy	QM1-QM695
Human Physiology	QP1-QP981	Job Opportunities	GV733-GV734.3	Jogging	GV1061
Karate	GV1114.3	Nutrition	TX341-TX641	Physical Fitness	GV481, RA781
Racquetball	GV1003.34	Scuba Diving	GV838.672-GV838.674	Soccer	GV943-GV944
Softball	GV881.4	Sports Medicine	RC1206-RC1218	Sports Officiating	GV735
Sports Rules	GV731	Tennis	GV991.5-GV1002.9	Volleyball	GV1015.3-GV1015.5
Weight Liftting / Training	GV546-GV546.6	Yoga	B132, BL1238, RA781.67-RA781.7	Cycling / Mountain Biking	GV1041-GV1056
Sports – Psychological Aspects	GV706.4

 

The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.

 

Reference Sources

Title	Call Number
The Physiology of the Joints: Annotated Diagrams of the Mechanics of the Human Joints	REF QP303 .K3613 1982
Modern Sports Ethics: A Reference Handbook	REF GV706.3 .L84 2009
Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports	REF GV749.7 .E53 2009
The Sports Rules Book	REF GV731 .H85 2009
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The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.

To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Kinesiology, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select "Advanced Search" on the "Catalog" tab. Enter "Kinesiology" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

 

Circulating Books

Title	Call Number
Preparing for the Athletic Trainers’ Certification Examination	GV428.7 .C37 1995
The Runner’s Edge	GV1061.5 .M345 2010
Smart Cycling: Promoting Safety, Fun, Fitness, and the Environment	GV1041 .S56 2011
The Ethics of Doping and Anti-Doping: Redeeming the Soul of Sport?	RC1230 .M645 2010

 

 

 

To search the Library Catalog for books about Kinesiology, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select "Advanced Search" on the "Catalog" tab. Enter "Kinesiology" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

 

E-Books

Title	E-Book Type
Focused for Tennis	netLibrary eBook
Fit for Golf: A Personalized Conditioning Routine to Help You Improve Your Score, Hit the Ball Farther, and Enjoy the Game More	netLibrary eBook
Nolan Ryan: Texas Fastball to Cooperstown	netLibrary eBook
Women in Sport	netLibrary eBook

 

 

 

To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Kinesiology or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select "Advanced Search" on the "Catalog" tab. Enter "Kinesiology" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

 

Audio/Visual Materials

Title	Call Number
Biomechanics of the Body	QP303 .B56 2008
Dynamic Tennis Warm-Ups	GV1002.9 .T7 D9 2004
Speed and Explosive Training for Volleyball	GV1015.5 .T73 S64 2006
Core Performance: Soccer	GV943.9 .T7 C67 2004

 

 

 

To search the Library Catalog for books about Kinesiology, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select "Advanced Search" on the "Catalog" tab. Enter "Kinesiology" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

 

Periodicals

Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness	Periodicals Collection
Sports Illustrated	Periodicals Collection
Men’s Health	Periodicals Collection

 

The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.

Tips!

 

Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:

If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems requesting an item, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

 

 

If the item is not available in the catalog:

Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!

 

Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles

 

Recommended Databases

Academic Search Complete	Multi-disciplinary database; full text of articles from over 5,300 journals, magazines and newspapers, plus image collections.
CINAHL Plus (Current Index to Nursing and Allied-Health Literature	Major full-text database in Nursing and Allied Health, with over 560 journals, and more than 600,000 articles dating back to 1937.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)	Over 2,200 educational digests, plus citations and abstracts from over 1,000 educational and education-related journals.
Films On Demand	High-quality, educational streaming video from companies such as Films for the Humanities, BBC, and PBS.
Health Reference Center Academic	Full-text from a variety of medical, nursing and allied health sources: journals, reference books, pamphlets.
Health Source: Consumer Edition	Full text consumer health information from 150 sources on medical sciences, nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition	Full text from some 550 scholarly medical journals, plus citations and abstracts from 850 others.
HighWire Press (Stanford University)	Includes The Largest Archive Of Free Full-Text Science Journals With One Million Plus Free Full-Text Articles.
MedlinePlus	Medical research; National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database with Medical Subject Headings.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection	Nearly 575 full-text publications, including some 550 peer-reviewed journals, in psychiatry, psychology, and related fields.
STAT!Ref	Full-text electronic medical library; over 30 titles including CPT, DSM-IV-TR, ICD-9-CM, Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, and Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer™ reference books.

 

Tips!

Finding the right database:

If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Find Articles Tab -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.

If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Find Articles Tab -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab

If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Find Articles Tab -> Find Database by Title

If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.

 

Accessing Databases from Home:

You can access the databases from home using your library barcode number. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

 

 

Interlibrary Loan (ILL):

If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htm

 

 

Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources

Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.

 

Websites

Occasionally the librarians at LSC - Montgomery library will find a website they consider exceptional or particularly useful for academic research.

 

Suggested Websites:

American Kinesiology Association	americankinesiology.org
Anatomy and Physiology (Internet Public Library 2)	ipl2.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=6844&parent=6840
American Association for Health Education	aahperd.org/aahe/index.cfm
American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation	aahperd.org/aapar/index.cfm
American College of Sports Medicine	acsm.org
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine	amssm.org
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics	eatright.org
American Society of Biomechanics	asbweb.org
College Athletic Trainers’ Society	collegeathletictrainer.org
National Athletic Trainers’ Association	nata.org
Nutrition and Diet (Internet Public Library 2)	ipl2.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=6898&parent=6840
Women’s Health (Internet Public Library 2)	ipl2.org/IPLBrowse/GetSubject?vid=13&cid=1&tid=6914&parent=6840
National Association for Girls and Women in Sport	aahperd.org/nagws/index.cfm
National Association for Sport and Physical Education	aahperd.org/naspe/index.cfm
National Dance Association	aahperd.org/nda/index.cfm
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance	aahperd.org
Explore Health Careers	explorehealthcareers.org/en/home
ChooseMyPlate (food, nutrition, & health; U.S. Department of Agriculture)	choosemyplate.gov
The Merck Manuals: Online Medical Library	merckmanuals.com/professional/index.html
Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary	merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmedsamp?book=Medical&va=sample
Drug Digest (drug information)	drugdigest.org/wps/portal/ddigest
Drugs at FDA (drug information from U.S. Food and Drug Administration)	accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/
PDRhealth (Physicians’ Desk Reference)	pdrhealth.com
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)	aausports.org
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)	ncaa.org
The Olympics	olympic.org
Outdoor Adventures Network	myoan.net
Sports Know How (sports rules, history, field & court dimensions, and how-to)	sportsknowhow.com/index.html
Amateur Softball Association (ASA)	asasoftball.com
Major League Baseball (MLB)	mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp
National Basketball Association (NBA)	nba.com
National Softball Association (NSA)	playnsa.com
Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)	pba.com
Professional Golfers Association (PGA)	pga.com/home
United States All-Around Weightlifting Association (USAWA)	usawa.com
United States Martial Arts Association (USMA)	wwmaa.org
United States Tennis Association (USTA)	usta.com
USA Badminton (USAB)	teamusa.org/USA-Badminton.aspx
USA Cycling	usacycling.org
USA Racquetball	usra.org
USA Volleyball	usavolleyball.org