Sports Management

Introduction The Sports Management Collection offers materials primarily focused on the undergraduate, B.S. degree offered at ABC in sports management, but the collection is available to all students, faculty, and staff. Items in the collection include materials such as professional research journals, scholarly journals, books, databases, films, and a bibliography of well-maintained and informative websites, all dealing with some aspect of sports management. The materials are divided into three categories: print materials, web materials, and audio and video materials. Those items are then subdivided by material type and then listed in alphabetical order. I. Print Materials Books Andrew, D. P. S., Pedersen, P. M., & McEvoy, C. D. (2011). Research methods and design in sport management. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. According to a review by Reference and Resource Book News, This resource provides extensive coverage of the numerous elements of sport management, including design, implementation, analysis, and assessment. In addition, this title is owned by over 80 libraries worldwide. DeSensi, J., & Rosenberg, D. D. (1996). Ethics in sport management / Joy T. DeSensi, Danny Rosenberg. Morgantown, WV : Fitness Information Technology, c1996. According to a review found on ProQuest, this unique text showcases an extensive examination of moral and ethical concepts, principles, and issues in the administration, organization, and operation of sport. Furthermore, This book was awarded most outstanding book published worldwide on sport management by the Fourth International Congress on Sport Management. Dolles, H. (2011). Sport as a business: international, professional and commercial aspects. Houndmills Basingstoke Hampshire UK;;New York: Palgrave Macmillan. This title is owned by the library at UNC Chapel and 88 other universities across the country. In a review Reference and Resource Book News says this book covers the profoundly important impact of sports on the global economy (2011). Edwards, A., Skinner, J., & Gilbert, K. (2002). Extending the boundaries: Theoretical frameworks for research in sport management. Altona [Vic.: Common Ground Pub. This title is owned by over 100 libraries worldwide, including UNCG and UNC

Chapel Hill. Gillentine, A., & Crow, R. B. (2005). Foundations of sport management. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology. This title is owned by 197 libraries worldwide, including UNCG and James Madison University. Lee, J. W. (2010). Branded : branding in sport business / edited by Jason W. Lee. Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2010. According to a review by CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, who recommend this book, it is to be used for three purposes: as a text, as an ancillary resource in a sports marketing class, and as casual reading. This book is owned by almost 300 libraries worldwide. Lussier, R. N., Kimball, D. C., & Lussier, R. N. (2009). Applied sport management skills. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. According to a review in Reference and Resource Book News, this book is for students who want to plan, organize and lead in the [sports management] industry. This title is owned by 187 libraries worldwide, including UNCG and Georgetown University. Masteralexis, L. P., Barr, C. A., & Hums, M. A. (1998). Principles and practice of sport management. Gaithersburg, Md: Aspen Publishers. According to Reference and Resource Book News, This textbook describes the skill sets needed by the professional sports manager, and surveys the various subdisciplines within the sports management field. In addition this book is owned by over 400 libraries worldwide. Pedersen, P. (2011). Contemporary sport management (4th ed.). Champaign IL: Human Kinetics. This book is included for sports management students in introductory courses who are considering the field as a career. A review of this book in Reference and Resource Book News writes that this book describes the primary settings of sport management position, the types of work performed by sport managers, and the challenges that sports managers encounter (2011). Jackson Library and four other North Carolina state university libraries own this book. Watt, D. C. (2003). Sports management and administration. London: Routledge. This title is owned by 486 libraries worldwide, including UNCG and UNC Chapel Hill.

Journals ARENA: The Institute for Sport and Social Analysis., & Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.). (1976). Journal of sport and social issues. Thousand Oaks [etc.: Sage Periodicals Press] Betsy Park, in a review from Ulrichs, says that this interdisciplinary quarterly serves as a forum for research and opinions on the interrelationship between sports and sociology, economics, history, psychology, political science, anthropology, and media, gender, and ethnic studies. Ulrichs also says that this refereed journal is suitable for academic libraries (2010). Madkour, A., Nethery, R. (Eds.) Street & Smiths SportsBusiness Journal. American City Business Journals *Street and Smith According to the SportsBusiness Journal website, the journal covers everything from sports marketing, sponsorships and media to in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the business (2011). A review found on Ulrichs says that libraries that support advertising agencies, marketing firms, professional teams, and sports associations will want to subscribe. This journal is subscribed to by eight North Carolina Universities (NCSU, ASU, UNCA, WCU, ECSU, FSU, UNCP, and WSSU) and over 150 universities total. Journal Articles Gill, J. L. (2011). The Rutgers Women's Basketball & Don Imus Controversy (RUIMUS): White Privilege, New Racism, and the Implications for College Sport Management. Journal of Sport Management, 25(2), 118-130. This article is published in the Journal of Sports Management. It discusses Don Imus comments on the Rutgers Womens Basketball team and the implications this event has had on the sports management field. Rapley, M., & McHoul, A. (August 01, 2002). Self-Glorification and Its Others: The Discursive-Moral Management of Sports Management. Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 26, 3, 269-282. This article discusses the relationship between sport and everyday life by taking the position that sports help build moral character. This article can be found in Journal of Sport and Social Issues which is subscribed to by six North Carolina state universities and over 700 universities across the country. II. Web Materials Blog

The Business of Sports - Sports Business News, Opinions and Discussion. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://www.thebusinessofsports.com/ The owner of this blog, Russell Scibetti, earned his MBA in Sports Business from Arizona State University and has worked in the sports management field for four years. In the About the site section of the blog it says it is an industry blog dedicated to discussing new ideas and current events in sports business. The posts cover a wide range of topics, including ticket sales, marketing, social media, corporate sponsorships, fan loyalty, brand management, sports media, finance and more. Over 120 sites link this blog. Online Journal Journal of Sports Management. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://journals.humankinetics.com/jsm This online journal is published by and comes with membership to the NASSM. It contains scholarly writings and research findings in sports management and can help sports management students keep up-to-date on developments in the field. Websites NCAA Public Home Page - NCAA.org. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2011, from http://ncaa.org/ The NCAA site is an excellent source for students to search for sports management jobs. Students can search the job board or post their resume on the site where potential hirers can search for job candidates. NASSM Home | North American Society for Sport Management. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2011, from http://www.nassm.com/ The NASSM website is linked to several university websites where sports management degrees are offered. The website offers a subscription to their journal which is available through eight North Carolina Universities. The presidential office of NASSM is traditionally held by university professors who teach at sports management universities. III. Audio and Video Video Mertzman, R., Philosophy Lab Corporation., University of South Florida., & Insight Media (Firm). (1999). Management ethics in sports: Excellence and compliance. St. Petersburg, FL: Philosophy Lab.

According to this videos abstract on WorldCat, this video gives an inside look at management decision making in collegiate and professional sports (2011). This video is owned by four North Carolina state universities (ASU, UNCA, WCU, and HPU) and several other universities across the country. Audio Kaser, K., Brooks, J. R., & Distributive Education Clubs of America. (2005). Sports and entertainment management. Princeton, N.J: Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. According to the back cover of this audio book several issues in sports management are discussedleadership, finance, product management, people management, information management, legal and ethical issues, customer relations, sales management, managing change, and career development. This audio book is owned by ninety university libraries across the country. References College/University - About the Program - SportsBusiness Daily | SportsBusiness Journal. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/CollegeUniversity/About-the-Program.aspx "Contemporary sport management, 4th ed. (Keycode included)." Reference & Research Book News Apr. 2011. Academic OneFile. Web. 27 Sep. 2011. Ethics in Sport Management - ProQuest. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2011, from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.uncg.edu/docview/213209464 Management ethics in sports: excellence and compliance (VHS tape, 1999) [UNCG University Libraries]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://uncg.worldcat.org.libproxy.uncg.edu/title/management-ethics-in-sports-excellenceand-compliance/oclc/42270290&referer=brief_results Nowakowski, J.M. "Branded: branding in sport business." CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries Aug. 2010: 2374. Academic OneFile. Web. 20 Oct. 2011. "Principles and Practice of Sport Management. (reprint, 1998)." Reference & Research Book News Nov. 2005. Academic OneFile. Web. 27 Sep. 2011. "Research methods and design in sport management." Reference & Research Book News Aug. 2011. Academic OneFile. Web. 27 Sep. 2011. Self-Glorification and Its Others: The Discursive-Moral Management of Sports Management (Article, 2002) [UNCG University Libraries]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://uncg.worldcat.org.libproxy.uncg.edu/title/self-glorification-and-its-others-the-

discursive-moral-management-of-sportsmanagement/oclc/438163611&referer=brief_results "Sport as a business; international, professional and commercial aspects." Reference & Research Book News Aug. 2011. Academic OneFile. Web. 27 Sep. 2011. Sports and entertainment management (Audiobook on CD, 2005) [UNCG University Libraries]. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://uncg.worldcat.org.libproxy.uncg.edu/title/sports-and-entertainmentmanagement/oclc/61168892&referer=brief_results Ulrichsweb.com(TM) -- The Global Source for Periodicals. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://ulrichsweb.serialssolutions.com.libproxy.uncg.edu/title/1317157599827/273202