Keyword Definitions
The word that represents your topic.
KEYWORD
The term/word that describes each book in a set of encyclopedia.
VOLUME
Should I type an entire question into the search bar to get a specific answer?
NO
Where is Australia located?
AUSTRALIA
How are keywords used in the catalog?
To find information about the books in the library
We use keywords for what reason
TO RESEARCH
How are encyclopedia organized?
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
What does it mean to be precise?
To be exact or specific
What are fractions?
FRACTIONS
What type of keyword searched can you do in the catalog?
TITLE
AUTHOR
KEYWORD
SERIES
Researching with keywords help us to
LEARN NEW THINGS
How will your keyword that you've found stand out on the page?
It will be BOLDED
If I wanted to be more precise and find information about when the first rollercoaster was built and who built it-what keywords would I use?
first rollercoaster and inventor
LaMarcus Adna Thompson in 1884
Who is Betsy Ross?
BETSY ROSS
What is the name of our catalog?
DESTINY
What is the most important part of a person's name?
THEIR LAST NAME
If I wanted to study information about Leonard DaVinci what volume would I use?
VOLUME D
Who invented the umbrella and why?
umbrella and inventor
Who composed the song Mary Had a Little Lamb?
Mary Had a Little Lamb
What do you use in the catalog to find the book you're looking for?
CALL NUMBER
If I wanted to be more specific with my search what word would I use with my keywords to show that I wanted to find out information about both words?
AND
If I wanted to learn about the Eiffel Tower what volume would I use?
VOLUME E
Who was the leader of the Cherokee tribe?
Cherokee tribe and chief/ leader
Where can I buy a new Apple watch?
APPLE WATCH
If I wanted to find where the Dog Man books were in the library what would I type into the catalog?
Dog Man
OR
Dav Pilkey