NORMA J. STUMBO, PH.D., CTRS, FALSPRESIDENT, EDUCATION ASSOCIATES

*ORIGINALLY CREATED WITH KARI KENSINGER, PH.D., CTRS

Resources You Can Use!*

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What is a Resource?Professional OrganizationsPublishersJournalsAgencies/Web SitesResearch and Journal DatabasesListservsJob Searching SitesYour Turn!

Resource….

According to the CTRA website:re·source: 1 a : a source of supply or support, an

available means -- usually used in plural b : a natural source of wealth or

revenue -- often used in plural c : computable wealth -- usually used in

plural d : a source of information or expertise

Information Needs?4

Are you looking fornew, innovative interventions?client-specific or general information?state or national statistics?other professionals? justification for your services?new job?

Evaluating Your Needs

Best source for my needs?

Availability to me?

How often will I need it?

How soon do I need it?

How much will it cost (time, energy, money)?

How much do I trust it?

Accessing Information

Personal communicationNetworking and MentorshipProfessional organizations

Mass communicationPublications

Journals, Books, Games, Assessments

InternetLife experiences

Today’s Resources

1. Professional Organizations

2. Publishers

3. Journals

4. Agencies/Web Sites

5. Research and Journal Databases

6. Listservs

7. Job Searching Sites

1. Professional Organizations

Group of professionals who have similar interests and professional aspirations

Local, Provincial, Regional, and National

Promotion and Advocacy

Social Support and Networking

Information Dissemination Job Opportunities

Publications

Continuing Education

1. Professional Organizations

American TR AssociationATRA Chapter AffiliatesState TR Organizations

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (certification only; not membership)

2. Publishers

Most publishers offer multiple types of publications Journals, Trade Magazines, Books, E-

Books

Each publisher has a unique focus or niche

What are your needs?Publisher catalogs/web sitesMost have on-site conference discounts

2. Publishers

Venture PublishingSagamore PublishingAddison-Wesley/Benjamin CummingsHuman KineticsElsevier, Health Sciences DivisionAspenLippincott, Williams, and WilkinsRoutledge Mental HealthHopkins Technology, LLCHealth Communications

3. Journals

Most focus on “data-based” researchSystematic reviewsPractice perspectives

Guidelines for submissionBecoming a reviewer

3. Journals

Therapeutic Recreation Journal

Annual in Therapeutic Recreation

American Journal of Recreation Therapy

Australasian Journal of Diversional Therapy

Journal of Leisurability

4. Agency Websites

CommercialAdvocacy GroupsNon-Profit OrganizationsProfessional Organizations

Governmental

Organizational

Educational

4. Agency Web Sites

Types of websites Commercial (****.com or ****.biz)

Typically product oriented. Aim is to make money from advertising or product sales

Governmental (****.gov, ****.gc.ca) Operated by government agencies. Information

about grants, statistics and facts about research/services

Organizational (****.org or ****.info) Typically operated by non-profit organizations

and provide information about services they provide to stakeholders

Educational (****.edu) Typically operated by colleges, universities and

other institutions of learning. Information about course offerings and services provided by specific agencies

Examples - Web Sites for TR

National Institutes of HealthDepartment of EducationHealth Canada - Sante CanadaCanadian Health NetworkCanada Health PortalCoalition for Active LivingActive Living AllianceLifestyle Information NetworkNewsRxCenters for Disease Control Institute on MedicineTherapeutic Recreation Directory

5. Research and Databases

PublishersOrganizationsUniversitiesLibraries

Evidence-Based ResearchClinical Practice GuidelinesBest Practices

5. Research and Databases

6. Listservs

Listservs Email postings delivered to many people at once

Websites Warehouse of information. Most have information

about the organization, services, publications, products, FAQs, external links, contact information

Bulletin Boards/Forums/Micro Sites Section of website for post question for other

people to read and respond - either through bulletin board or private email

Chat rooms (Instant Messaging) Section of website for live interaction with other

people

6. Listservs

7. Job Searching Sites

People as Resources

Your Turn!

Today’s Topics

What is a Resource?Professional OrganizationsPublishersJournalsAgencies/Web SitesResearch and Journal DatabasesListservsJob Searching Sites

Thank You!

Have a great conference!