Search the Library online catalog to find information owned by DeSales University Trexler Library.
* Use the search bar on the library home page to do broad searching using one or more keywords related to your topic.
* Choose items that look promising. VIEW DESCRIPTION on the item record to identify additional search terms to search.
* View e-books online.
* Copy down the call number and location for all print books. Print books in the General Collection may be checked out for 4 weeks. Books are arranged in the collection by subject, so be sure to check the books shelved near the book you found on the shelf for additional relevant materials.
* Choose the "Advanced Search" link below the search box on the home page to link to a page where you can limit your search term to keyword(s) restricted to the author, title, or subject fields.
If you are not finding anything on your topic in the DeSales Trexler Library Collection,
* Drop open the window in the "DeSales University" box next to the search bar on the home page and choose "Libraries Worldwide."
* Run your search.
* When your retrieval set is displayed on the next screen, change the "Sorted by" box in the upper right corner to "Best match." This, literally, allows you to do a global library search! As a result, many of the materials you locate will need to be obtained through interlibrary loan.
* When the item you are interested in contains the message "Held by other libraries worldwide', click on the title. This will bring up a divided screen with the item you are interested in displayed on the right.
* Scroll down and click on the "Request item through interlibrary loan" link to pull up an ILL request form.
* Complete the form and submit.
* You will be contacted when the book or, if it's an article request, you will receive it in your DeSales email.
Below is a sampling of subject terms used to identify sources in Sport and Exercise science:
BROAD SEARCH TERMS:
* Athletics
* Exercise
* Gymnastics
* KInesiology
* Human anatomy
* Human physiology
* Physical education and training
* Sports
* Sports sciences
NARROWER SEARCH TERMS:
* Biomechanics
* Coaching
* Doping in sports
* Exercise psychology
* Human mechanics
* Physical fitness
* School sports
* Sports for women
* Sports injuries
* Sports medicine
* Stretching exercises
* Weight training
* Yoga