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Using the Encyclopedia

Types of Encyclopedias Hard Copy World Book Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Americana Encyclopedia AmericanaElectronic: Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through Kentucky Virtual Library. Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through Kentucky Virtual Library. World Book Online. World Book Online. *** Get passwords from the library. ***

Reasons to use the Encyclopedia Want to learn more about a topic Wish to verify information Need to research a topic for a paper or for a class

How to Use the Encyclopedia Choose the appropriate volume using the first letter of the subject Use guide words to find the topic Read entry to find information

Can’t Find What You Need? Use the Index! The Index is the final volume in an encyclopedia set. Sometimes topics may be listed under a different name. The index will help you find the information you need.

Credits Original Source of Presentation: Alton R-IV Public School District. Alton R-IV Public School District. Modifications to Original Presentation: Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar PowerPoint file. Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar PowerPoint file. Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar Mar Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar Mar "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar PowerPoint file "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar PowerPoint file.