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The key ingredients for using a library effectively are outlined in this easy-to-use guide. Middle and high school students are provided with the basics on how a library is organized, how to find materials, and how to perform research to complete their homework assignments. Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the most useful resource, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information. Librarians will find that his volume not only aids their student users in achieving more productive research results, but it is also a useful tool for developing their collections to fulfill their students' needs. Information on using the Internet and other electronic sources is also provided.
List of contents
Introduction
An Introduction to the LibraryResearching Class Assignments
Navigating the Library
Where to Start
More Sources of Information: Magazines and Newspapers, Indexes and Interlibrary Loan
Using the Internet to Conduct Library Research
Sample Library Searches
Reference Sources by TopicThe Arts
Computers
Economics and Business
History and Biography
Language and Literature
Medical and Health
Politics and Government
Psychology
Religion and Philosophy
Science
Sports
Assignment Index to Reference SourcesGuide to Homework Questions
Appendix A: Dewey Decimal Classification
Appendix B: Library of Congress Classification System
Glossary
Bibliography
Title Index
Subject Index
About the author
Frank Ferro, Nolan Lushington
Summary
Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the most useful resource, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information.
