Subject guide
Sports Technology
Books
You can use the library catalogue to search for specific titles or books by a specific author. You
can also search by author, title or general keywords. There is a link to the library catalogue from
the library web pages.
Looking for books in the Library
You can look for books on the shelves in your subject area. Some useful shelf numbers for sports
technology are listed below.
Biomechanics of sport
612.0144
Sports nutrition
613.2
Sports injuries
617.1027
Engineering design
620.0042
Sport management
796.069
Sports and games
796
Reference Books
Dictionary of the sport and exercise sciences
Encyclopedia of sports science
Oxford dictionary of sport science and medicine
613.7103
613.7103
796
Multimedia
Videos, CDs and DVDs are held in both Nelson and Thompson libraries. You can use the library
catalogue to search for them.
Online Library
There are links to the resources below from the Online Library at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
To use most electronic books, journals and databases off-campus you will need your University
Student username and password. This is the username and password you use to access your
university email account and to log onto the student PCs at Staffordshire University. For help
with usernames and passwords contact the electronic help desk at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/enquiry/ or contact a library or student
IT help desk.
Electronic Books
You can access electronic books using the e-books link from the library web pages. You will find
sport and technology e-books by using the e-book resources listed below.
There are links to e-book resources at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/ebooks.php
Netlibrary
Full text access to technology and engineering books to read on the web, or
print pages to read.
Ebrary
Full text access to technology books to read on the web, or print pages to
read.
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Staffordshire University e-resources
There are links to the resources below from the Online Library at
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
SPORTdiscus
Bibliographic database of sport and fitness information resources.
SwetsWise
Full text journal articles.
ScienceDirect
Full text journal articles in science and technology.
British Standards Online
You can view, print or download the full text of current British Standards,
product specifications and technical handbooks.
ESDU
Engineering Sciences Data Unit – full text engineering design data.
Ei Compendex
Ei Compendex is an engineering database, covering materials, mechanical
and electrical engineering.
Emerald
Emerald contains full text journals in business, management and
engineering (including manufacturing, robotics, microelectronics and
materials science).
MINTEL
U.K. Market research reports.
Lexis-Nexis
Access to the full-text national and regional newspapers, some trade
journals and law resources.
Journals
Electronic Journals
Many journals are available online. For e-journal titles and subject lists follow the link for the
Online Library to e-journals
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/ejournals/
Titles you can access include:
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Sports Engineering
Journal of Sports Sciences
Journal of Biomechanics
Printed Journals
The journal titles listed below are available on the ground floor of Nelson Library:
The engineer
Engineering Designer
Materials and Design
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Internet Sites
Sport England
http://www.sportengland.org/
(The site includes a guide to information resources for students)
UK Patent Office
http://www.patent.gov.uk/
Digital Librarian
(Links to international resources in sport)
http://www.digital-librarian.com/sports.html
techXtra
http://www.techxtra.ac.uk/
(Access to a range of technology information)
Intute Web resources for education and research
http://www.intute.ac.uk/
Citing References
How to cite references give you the essential information to help you reference a journal article
or book and create a bibliography.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/learn/cite.php
RefWorks bibliographic management tool linked from the Online Library supported by a Quick
start Guide and an Online Tutorial
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/uniservices/infoservices/library/online/index.php
If you need assistance with your research or you are having difficulties finding
information
Contact: Sarah Hall
Telephone: 01785 353353
Email: s.d.hall@staffs.ac.uk
Location: Nelson Library, Stafford
Contact: Cathryn Ashwood
Telephone: 01785 353392
Email: cathryn.ashwood@staffs.ac.uk
Location: Nelson Library, Stafford
Ref: SG Sports Technology
Originator: Sarah Hall
Updated: 15/02/07sh.nj