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This guide lists a selection of the more important sources of information on Applied Human Sciences – Recreation and Leisure available at Concordia Libraries. It includes material held in the Webster Library (WEB) on the Sir George Williams Downtown Campus, the Vanier Library (VAN) on the Loyola Campus and/or available online. Most materials are located in the Reference area (REF). This is not a complete list. Additional resources may be found by searching CLUES, the library catalogue.  Download this page in PDF format

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Guides to the Literature

• Information sources in sport and leisure: REF GV 704 S56 1992 VAN
• Leisure literature: a guide to sources in leisure studies, fitness, sports and travel: REF GV 174 L37 1992 VAN

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Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

• Comprehensive glossary of recreational therapy: REF RM 736.7 A94 1994 VAN
• Dictionary of concepts in recreation and leisure studies: REF GV 11 S57 1990 WEB
• Dictionary of hospitality, travel, and tourism: REF G 155 A1M443 1990 WEB
• Dictionary of travel, tourism and hospitality: REF G 155 A1M397 1996 WEB
• Encyclopedia of leisure and outdoor recreation: REF GV 11 E55 2003 VAN
• Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America: REF GV 53 E53 2004 VAN

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Directories, Handbooks, and Manuals

• Acrosport: acronyms used for sport, physical education, and recreation: REF GV 567 G46 1993 VAN
• Disability express: travel and disability resource directory: REF HV 1568.6 D68 1996 WEB
• Fitness and disability resource handbook: REF RM 697 U6F57X 1988 VAN
• Fun and games in twentieth-century America : a historical guide to leisure: REF GV 53 G56 2003 VAN
• Inclusion : including people with disabilities in parks and recreation opportunities: REF GV 183.5 A534 2003 VAN
• Internships in recreation and leisure services : a practical guide for students: REF GV 14.5 S43 2002 VAN
• Leisure and recreation management: GV 181.5 T67 2005 VAN 3rd floor
• Leisure and tourism events management and organization manual: GV 181.5 W38 1994 VAN 3rd floor
• Leisure education I : a manual of activities and resources: REF GV 14.5 L387 2002 VAN
• Leisure education II : more activities and resources: REF GV 14.5 L39 2002 VAN
• Loisir et sport au Québec: répertoire descriptif: REF GV 56 Q4L65 VAN
• Professional practicum manual, experiential education in recreation and leisure services: GV 181.35 J49 1993 VAN 3rd floor
• Recreation and leisure for persons with emotional problems and challenging behaviors: GV 183.7 B34 2004 VAN 3rd floor
• Recreation programming : designing leisure experiences: GV 181.43 R67 2000 VAN 3rd floor
• Sports & recreation for the disabled: a resource handbook: GV 709.3 P325X 1989 VAN 3rd floor
• Tourism: management of facilities: G 155 A1R584 1993 WEB 4th floor
• The recreation and entertainment industries: an information sourcebook: REF GV 188.3 U6C52 2000 VAN

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Bibliographies

• Disabled persons and the tourism industry: a bibliography: REF HV 3024 C2D57 1997 WEB
• Ethnic variation in leisure and recreational interests: REF Z 5942 C623x no.311 WEB
• Ethnicity & leisure: a bibliographic review of current theory and research: REF GV 14.5 K37 1990 VAN
• Play and preparation: an annotated bibliography: REF RJ 505 P6P52 1988 WEB
• Tourism planning: REF Z 5942 C623x no.316 WEB
• Tourism & the travel industry: an information sourcebook: REF G 155 A1E53X 1988 VAN WEB

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Databases

These databases are restricted to Concordia users only. In order to access from home, click on the database name below. From there, click on the "Connect" link. You will the be prompted for your name, 14–digit barcode and Library PIN when first clicking on a link to the selected database.

• Academic Search Premier (EBSCO) (1975 onward, Fulltext: varies for each journal):
• CBCA Complete (1982 onward, Fulltext: 1993 onward):
• CPI.Q Canadian Periodical Index (1988 onward, Fulltext: varies for each journal):
• ERIC (1966 onward):
• Francis (1984 onward):
• Ingenta (1988 onward):
• Proquest Business Databases (1971 onward, Fulltext: varies for each journal):
• PsycINFO (1887 onward):
• Repère (1980 onward, Fulltext: varies for each journal):
• Social Services Abstracts (1980 onward):
• Sociological Abstracts (1952 onward):
• Sport Discus (1830 onward):
• Web of Science (1989 onward):

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