The document provides library resources and instructions for students on how to access and use both physical and online library materials. It discusses older types of library resources like newspapers, magazines, and reference books, as well as newer online resources like databases, ebooks, and audiobooks. Students are given directions on how to search the library catalog and databases for books, articles, and other materials. They are also introduced to several specific online databases like Culturegrams, World Book Encyclopedia, Grolier Encyclopedia, Gale PowerSearch, and NoveList.

1. Library Resources Ms. Doyle, Librarian

15. Let’s Review Can you name three older types of library resources? Can you name three new types of resources?

17. 3. Type the title, author or subject, then click the appropriate button OR type any keyword and hit the return key

18. 4. Scroll down to find out whether the book is at your school

19. 5. Find fiction by the first three letters of the author’s last name 6. Find nonfiction by the Dewey Decimal number

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21. Newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, images, reference books, primary sources and more School pays for access – has information you just can’t get free on the web Edited/fact checked, so often more reliable than websites Often gives you the MLA citation with each article Why Not Just Google It?

22. How to Find the Databases Go to your school’s website Hover over Library in the menu, then choose Online Research Tools or Library Home Page You can also find link to database passwords on Library Home Page (must log in to Edline)

24. With a Partner Talk to someone next to you for about 1 minute. What are three reasons you might physically go to the library? What are three reasons you might visit the library “virtually” (online)? Share your answers!

26. Culturegrams

28. World Book Encyclopedia Have you used this resource? Thumbs up, down or sideways. What kind of information would you find?

29. Grolier Encyclopedia Have you used this resource? Thumbs up, down or sideways. What kind of information would you find?

30. Gale PowerSearch

31. Gale PowerSearch

32. Gale PowerSearch – Book Results

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35. NoveList

36. Scan Results, Click on Title

37. Read Reviews