How to use the library

[Beach Mom]

I have been searching for a resource to help my DC learn how to use the library. We have been frequent visitors since they were very young, and while they have learned how to find things, but my sense is they are effective due to familiarity not knowledge. I would like a unit study or some worksheets to help them learn the dewey decimal system and the different types of resources in the library and to help the practice finding things.

 

Does anyone know of such a resource?

Thank you!

[Trixie]

Are they old enough to type to use the card catalog? My ds (10) loves this as it gives him a chance to practice his typing. Our library list usually includes both specific titles and general subjects, and he looks them up and then finds them in the library. Even within a single subject, the books will be scattered throughout the library in art, science, history/geography, etc.

 

Also, our library has a Dewey decimal sheet available in the children's section; if yours doesn't, you could find one online to print.

 

You could do a sort of library scavenger hunt, giving each child a list of books and subjects to find. Perhaps do it an an unfamiliar library if possible? That way, they're finding the items based on catalog numbers or authors' names rather than familiarity with the layout.

[LUV2EDU]

The Library

 

http://www.pppst.com/library.html

 

Library Video

 

http://www.libraryvideo.com/results.asp?i_ACTIVE_ITM=1&i_FROM_GRADE=1&i_TO_GRADE=20&f_NAME=&key=LVC&Exact=N&Words=A&mod=Search&ssf=RANK+DESC&qs=library+skills&mscssid=EPVR024KUQKV8MS15H3D68G8LL6PC4AD

Edited September 4, 2009 by LUV2EDU

[Jen the RD]

Have you seen these? Complete Library Skills

http://www.rainbowresource.com/search.php?sid=1252200709-2089033

 

 

Jennifer

[dangermom]

Here's a 2-page library scavenger hunt for you. You'll want to change the name of the library! :) (Credit: my mom.)

 

 

Find it @ the Library

 

 

1.Introduce yourself to a library staff member. What is his or her name?

 

2.List one magazine in the library that you would like to read.

 

3.How many videos or DVDs can you check out at one time? ______

 

4.How many music CDs can you check out at one time? ______

 

5. How many Books on Tape or Books on CD can you check out at one time? ______

 

6. List one newspaper (other than the Chico Enterprise-Record) that you can read in the library:

 

 

Use the library catalog to look up this subject: Karate

 

Answer the following questions:

 

1. Write down the title of one book listed for the subject:

 

2. Is this book in the Chico Library? _______________

 

3. What is the call number? ______________

 

4. Is the book available? ______________

 

5. What does it mean if the call number has a J in front of it?

 

 

Use the library catalog to look up this subject: Hamsters

 

Answer the following questions:

 

1.Write down the title of one book listed for the subject:

 

2.Is this book in the Chico Library? _______________

 

3.What is the call number? ______________

 

4.Is the book available? ______________

 

5.What does it mean if the call number has a YA in front of it?

 

 

 

Use the library catalog to look up this subject: Gemstones

 

Answer the following questions:

 

1. Write down the title of one book listed for the subject:

 

2. Is this book in the Chico Library? _______________

 

3. What is the call number? ______________

 

4. Is the book available? ______________

 

5. What does it mean if the call number has an R in front of it?

[meet me in paris]

These workbooks come in a range of grades. :001_smile:

[Beach Mom]

Thank you ladies. These resources are wonderful and exactly what I was searching for.