IDENTIFYING JOURNAL ARTICLES

Information concerning topics in recreation and leisure services can be found in a number of scholarly and popular journals and magazines. The following database indexes are most useful in finding journal articles in this area. Many Rod Library  electronic resources contain the full-text to articles. To search those available through  Rod Library home page, select the desired index or abstract title from the Databases A-Z listing under Journal and Magazine Articles (Panther Prowler).  The “*” symbol located next to the database name in the list below, designates that the database contains at least some full-text articles.

If the full-text of the article is not found in the database you are searching, click on the yellow "Find it" button (where available) to determine if Rod Library has access to the article in electronic format, in print format, or if Rod Library has no access to the article.

CINAHL
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Indexes articles form 1982 to the present in nursing and allied health and has some overlap with topics in recreation and leisure services.

Education Full Text*
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Indexes articles in education from 1983 to the present. Some full-text articles are available online.

ERIC
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Indexes journal articles and documents in education from 1966 to the present. 

Academic OneFile*
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Academic OneFile is from the service provider InfoTrac. The database covers a wide range of subjects, including recreation and leisure services. Many articles are available full-text within the database.

PsycINFO
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Indexes the psychological literature form 1998 to the present.

SPORT Discus
Rod Library Databases A-Z
Indexes articles form 1975 to the present in sports, physical fitness, sport science & recreation.

REPRESENTATIVE JOURNALS

Listed below are representative Rod Library journals for recreation and leisure services. Rod Library has access to journals in a variety of formats. The format types for specific titles that the Rod Library owns are listed with each title.  The title's call number is also listed with each title. To identify specific journal locations within the Rod Library, conduct a title search in UNISTAR using the name of the journal. To access additional full-text journals licensed by Rod Library, view the online journal by subject list.

Annals of Tourism Research

Print & electronic formats - G 155.A1 A58

ARNOVA NEWS
Print format (Current year only) - HV 6 A82

British Journal of Social Work

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 B67

Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal

Print & electronic formats - HV 701 C45

Child & Youth Care Forum

Print & electronic formats - HV 701 C513

Child and Youth Services

Print & electronic formats - HV 701 C47

Children and Youth Services Review
Electronic format

Clinical Social Work Journal

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 C63

Chronicle of Philanthropy
Print format (Current year only) - HV 85 C53

Exchange
Print format - HV 854 C46

Foundation News & Commentary

Print & electronic formats  - AS 11 A2 F68

Fund Raising Management

Print & electronic formats  - HV 41 F94

Giving Forum
Electronic format

Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Print format  - HV 41.9 U5 G82

International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration

Print & Electronic formats - TX 901 I57

International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing

Print & electronic formats - TX 901 I57

International Social Work

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 I63

Journal of Adolescence

Print & Electronic formats - RJ 499.A1 J574

Journal of Adolescent Research

Print & Electronic formats - HQ 796 J6237

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
Print format - LC 1038 J68

Journal of Experiential Education
Print format - L 11 J7645

Journal of Hospitality & Leisure Marketing
Print format - TX 911.3.M3 J68

Journal of Leisurability
Print format - GV 183.5 L43

Journal of Leisure Research

Print & Electronic formats - GV 1 J68

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
Print & Electronic formats - GV 181.5 J68

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance

Print & electronic formats - GV 201 J6

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency

Print & electronic formats - HV 6001 J74

Journal of Social Work Education

Print & electronic formats - HV 11 J66

Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Print & electronic formats - G 155.A1 J67

Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism

Print & Electronic formats - TX 911.5 J68

Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing

Print & Electronic formats - G 155.A12 J673

Journal of Travel Research

Print & Electronic formats - G 155.A1 J68

Journal of Volunteer Administration
Print format - HV 91 J68

Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Print & electronic formats - HQ 796 J625

Landscape Architect & Specifier News
Print format - SB 469 L36

Leisure Sciences

Print & Electronic formats - GV 1 L43

Leisure Studies

Print & Electronic formats - GV 1 L44

Leisure Week

Electronic format

National Parks

Print & electronic formats - SB 482.A4 N377

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 N66

Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Print & Electronic formats - HD 62.6 N6615

Nonprofit Times
Print format (Current year only) - HD 62.6 N68

Nonprofit Review

Electronic format

Nonprofit World
Print format - HD 62.6 N69

Nonprofit World Report

Electronic format

Park Science

Print & electronic formats

Reclaiming Children and Youth

Electronic format

Research on Social Work

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 R47

Social Work

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 S644

Social Work Research

Print & electronic formats - HV 1 S6475

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Electronic format

Tourism Management

Print & electronic formats - G 155.A1 T5923

Volunteer Leadership
Print format - GV91 V63

VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations

Electronic format

Youth & Society

Print & electronic formats - HQ 793 Y68

Youth Law News
Print format (Current year only) - KF 3731 A3 Y68

Youth Studies Australia

Electronic format

World Leisure Journal
Print & Electronic format - GV 1 W67

INTERNET (WWW) RESOURCES

In recent years, more information has been placed on the Internet. Listed below are several representative websites in recreation and leisure services. Links to additional quality web resources in recreation and leisure services may be found on the Library's home page.  Under the Web Resources heading, click on Selected Internet Resources and then on Information by Subject. Next, choose Education, and then Leisure Services. 

American Camping Association (ACA)
URL: http://www.acacamps.org/
ACA is a community of camp professionals and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults through the camp experience. The website includes the ACA-accredited camp database.

CYFERNet: Children, Youth, and Families Education and Research Network
URL: http://www.cyfernet.org/index.html
A national network of Land Grant university faculty and county extension educators working to support community-based educational programs for children, youth, parents, and families.

GORP: Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
URL: http://www.gorp.com/
An Internet directory that will lead you to a vast array of information related to outdoor recreation. 

Iowa DNR: State Parks
URL: http://www.iowadnr.com/parks/
The website includes information related to the State of Iowa's parks and includes directions to the areas, maps, and regulations.

Lifestyle Information Network (LIN)
URL: http://www.lin.ca/
A website developed as a global center for information exchange for the leisure services and is supported by the Canadian government. The National Recreation Database is located at this website.

National Park and Recreation Association (NPRA)
URL: http://www.nrpa.org/
The mission of NPRA is to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.

Wilderness Education Association
URL: http://www.wildernesseducation.org/
An organization that promotes wilderness safety and conservation by educating competent, outdoor leaders.

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