Writer's Choice Grade 11Unit 23:
Library ResourcesOverviewLibraries have always been great equalizers, freely giving valuable information to young and old, rich and poor. Modern libraries have leveled the playing field even more with the addition of computers. Now a high school student doing research in a tiny town library can access the same vast world of information as a professor at an elite university.
The most important parts of a library are:
- Fiction books (works of the imagination, such as novels and collections of short stories)
- Nonfiction books (fact-based books about subjects such as science, history, and medicine)
- Reference works (such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs)
- Periodicals (magazines, journals, and newspapers that are published "periodically")
- Audio-visual materials (such as videos and compact discs)
- Catalogs of each item in the library (most catalogs are computerized but some are still in card form)
- Computers that offer access to electronic databases and indexes as well as the Internet
Learn how to successfully search your library's catalog. Discover the specialized references that provide quick answers to questions in specific subject areas. Finally, learn to use the Internet wisely. Not all Web sites are reliable, and many libraries provide lists of trustworthy sites. |  |
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