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Using the library

Using the library. Print and digital sources (with an emphasis on the digital). Understanding the dewey system. Our nonfiction books in the library are organized according to the Dewey Decimal system. The general classification system looks like this:.

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Using the library

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  1. Using the library Print and digital sources (with an emphasis on the digital)

  2. Understanding the dewey system • Our nonfiction books in the library are organized according to the Dewey Decimal system. The general classification system looks like this:

  3. Great, but how do I find something useful? • Once you know the general topic of your paper/project, you can search in our library catalog by going to our website. Click on “Library,” then “District Media Resources,” and finally “McCall-Donnelly Library Catalog.” This will bring up Alexandria Researcher: Type in any search term you like in the search box, and you will get a list of all of the books we have in the library on that topic.

  4. Finding the actual book in the library… • For example, if you typed in “Snowboarding” in the search box, you will get a list that looks like this: First, check to see if the book you want is in. The purple circle shows that the first book on this list is in, or available to check out. Next, write down the CALL NUMBER of the book you want to look for. It is the number circled in green.

  5. And the last step… • Remember the 1st slide with the Dewey numbers? This is the Dewey classification number that shows where in the library you will find this book. • The CALL NUMBER you wrote down is where you will find this book on the library shelves. • Mrs. Swan has labeled the shelves with the Dewey categories in the library for easy reference!

  6. Now you try it…. • Go to the high school’s website, then click on “Library,” then “District Media Resources,” and finally “McCall-Donnelly Library Catalog.” Here is the link: • https://mdhs.goalexandria.com/researcher#_ • Type in your topic and see what comes up! If you don’t get any hits, try a different search or shorten the phrase you are searching for. • If you get a list, scan it to see what book might work.

  7. If you find a book in your search list… The most important part of this page is the part circled in green. This number is where you will find this book in the library. WRITE IT DOWN (for when you go to the library)! Click on the title of the book you think you might be able to use, and you should see a screen like this. It has a brief description of the book and other cataloging information.

  8. Lili.org… your new best (database) friend Click on the Grades 9-12 Resources, and you will see a fairly long list of databases in which you can search for resources for your research project/paper.

  9. Academic search premier • This is a great database to find the super-scholarly article you absolutely need to write your research paper. Academic Search Premier is geared toward the college/university level.

  10. Secondary schools explora • This is a good choice for a wide-range of academic articles that are geared toward the high school level.

  11. Topic Search • This is a good database to find resources on current events, political, economic, scientific, and social issues.

  12. History Reference Center • If your paper/project has anything to do with history, this database is thorough and easy to use because it is organized by time period and sometimes location.

  13. Vocational and Career Collection • If your paper or project involves making or building (or destroying) something, check out this database for articles and resources that are related to trade and industry.

  14. Now you try it…. • Go to www.lili.org. • Choose a database that I talked about that fits your topic and open it. • All database search engines look a little bit different, but once you find it the search bar, type in your topic and see your results. • The first article/source is not always the best one, so scroll through and look at titles and descriptions. • Spend some time getting the right sources for your paper!

  15. And last but not least… proquest • Do you like to argue? You need to explore BOTH sides of an issue to craft a really solid argument, and you can find both sides of an issue all in one place. Go to ProQuest and use the following login credentials: • USERNAME: MDHS12327 • PASSWORD: 83638

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