Research Skills
You could use this to find the definition of the word archaeologists.
What is a dictionary?
I am just starting to do research for school. Should I start with Google or Britannica Online? Why?
Britannica because I can trust the information I find is correct and safe for students.
I search for a book in the catalog. I notice something that says 0 of 1 Available. Is the book on the shelf today?
No. The 0 means the book is checked out.
What are the two parts of a nonfiction call number?
Dewey number and the first three letters of the authors last name. For example 599 MOS.
Stories that are made up from the imagination of the author and are not true.
What is Fiction?
You use this book to find a synonym for the word abandoned.
What is a thesaurus?
Which are examples of online research tools that I can use for school? A. an online database like Britannica B. library catalog C. A list of websites my teacher gave me D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
When I am just starting to do research on a topic using the library catalog, should I do a subject search or a keyword search?
Subject-it usually gives fewer results.
What are the two parts of a call number for a biography book?
B for Biography and then first three letters of the last name of the person the book is about.
Writing dealing with facts and events rather than the imagination.
What is Non-Fiction?
This is a set of books that gives information about many topics. The topics are listed in Alphabetical order.
What is an encyclopedia?
Which of the things below is a secondary source? A. Photo B. Diary C. Letter D. Encyclopedia
D. Encyclopedia
What information about a book do I need to find in the library catalog if I want to get the book from the shelf?
call number
What are the two parts of a fiction call number?
Fic for fiction and the first three letters of the authors last name.
A fictional story where the characters have to be detectives to solve a problem. This type of story is usually filled with suspense!
What is a Mystery?
A book that has a collection of maps. This book also contains information about the land, crops and the population of an area.
What is an Atlas?
You are writing a report about a desert habitat. Which book should you use to find facts about your report? A. Nonfiction book about a cactus B. A fiction book about a boy who goes to the desert and rides a camel C. A nonfiction book about desert plants and animals D. A biography
C. A nonfiction book about desert plants and animals
How can I search in the library catalog to find books similar to one I like?
Use the "find it" keywords in the explore section or do an Author search for the same author.
I found a book in the library catalog with the call number 599 KEL. Is this a fiction or nonfiction book? How can you tell?
Nonfiction. It has numbers.
A non-fiction book about a real persons life and their accomplishments or events that happened during their life written by someone else.
What is a Biography?
You visit the library for some information on your hobbies. Which of the following items would NOT be found in the library? A. A book on drawing B. A basketball magazine C. Sports equipment D. A DVD of magic tricks
C. Sports equipment
An alphabetical listing of all topics/items usually found at the end of a book.
What is an index?
What does the "Explore" section of the record for a book in the library catalog help me do?
Find books that are similar.
What would the call number for a biography book about Roald Dahl look like?
B DAH
A fictional story where the setting and characters are part of a notable period in history.
historical fiction