The purpose of this course research guide is to familiarize you with some of the resources in the University Library and on the World Wide Web useful for location information on recreational therapy for the above mentioned courses.

Please contact Inga Moten for any questions at (334) 229-1074 or imoten@alasu.edu. For assistance while in the Library, visit the Health Sciences Desk on the 4th floor. That phone number is (334) 229-6827.

Reference Sources

Sources in the Library's Health Sciences Reference Collection can be found in the shelving area behind the Health Sciences Desk. Browse the Health Sciences Reference for books starting with the call numbers below. The same call numbers correspond with materials in other collections in the Library.

• R
  Health Issues

• RM
  Occupational Therapy
  Physical Therapy
  Recreational Therapy

Dictionaries

• Dictionary for Developmental Disabilities
  Health Reference RJ 135.A23 1996
• Idyll Arbor's Glossary for Therapists
  Health Reference RM 930. B87 1997
• Key Words in Physical Rehabilitation: A Guide to Contemporary Usage
  Health Reference RM 930 .K47 1995

Standards

• Standards of Practice for therapeutic recreation services and annotated bibliography.
  Health Reference RM 736.7 .S73 1995

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Books, Videos and Other Materials

Books, videos, and materials located in the Library can be found on HORNetCat, the Library's online catalog. Items may be searched by title, author, keyword and subject. To find books in the University Library and e-books (electronic books) you'll need to use these:

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Magazine & Journal Articles

The best method for finding magazine and journal articles is to use one of the Library's online article databases or print indexes. The databases are now easily accessible in the residence halls and off campus by clicking on the database name and typing in the information requested. If you need additional assistance with accessing the databases, contact Randy Curtis (334 229-6968) or Cedric Davis (334 229-6998).

Some of the article databases include the entire text of articles. If the text of an article is not available in a database, check for the magazine or journal title in:

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Citing Your Sources

You will use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to cite your sources. A copy of the Manual is available at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the Library. Additional assistance with citing electronic publications is available from the APA online site.

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