library orientation

A guide to inquiry-based learning with the help of school librarians.

Sherlock leads the Sharp Wits to the library where they learn about the Dewey decimal system and how library books are classified. They uncover how nonfiction books are divided into ten main sections with an individual call number and are organized by subject. The Sharp Wits also learn how fiction books are located in a separate area of the library.

Six literature-based, cross-curricular units for kindergarten through second grade that partners the media specialist and teacher for enhanced collaboration.

A selection of articles by school librarians on the teaching of library skills.

Offers nearly one thousand ideas and suggestions for librarians and teachers, examining diverse topics related to teacher education and providing syllabi and workshop outlines.

Introduces students to the different kinds of information that can be found in a library, explains how libraries organize their materials, and discusses OPAC, the Online Public Access Catalog.

Lessons that integrate the classroom curriculum and library skills in teaching students to use CD-ROMS, videodiscs, and computer networks.

This program describes how the Dewey Decimal System is organized and how students can use it effectively to find what they are looking for in the library.