UDLib/Search: A Valuable Research Tool By Jeremy Benson Pleasantville Elementary School http://udlibsearch.lib.udel.edu/

What is UDLib/Search? UDLib/Search is a partnership between the University of Delaware Library and the State of Delaware The University of Delaware Library provides online resources and training to public schools

Access UDLib/Search can be accessed for FREE on all district computers Resources can now be accessed at home Username: udlibsearch Password: homeaccess

Advantages Resources have been screened by educators Resources are grade level appropriate Elementary School Middle School High School Easy to use Graphic Interface

Types of Resources UDLib/Search offers users: Online magazines Newspapers Encyclopedias Educational Images

Elementary Databases Kids InfoBits Science Online SIRS Discoverer Magazines, newspapers, and images about current events, arts, sciences, health, history and more. Science Online Essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments covering a broad range of scientific disciplines. SIRS Discoverer General reference full text databases covering all subjects including social sciences, life sciences, history, etc.

Elementary Encyclopedias Britannica Elementary Full text encyclopedia articles for young readers World Book Online Full text of encyclopedia articles and links to web sites Britannica’s Enciclopedia Juvenil Britannica’s Spanish-language elementary encyclopedia, which includes images, Spanish-language videos, and Spanish learning materials specifically designed for younger students.

UDLib/Search

Works Cited UDLib/Search Powerpoint Presentation http://udlibsearch.lib.udel.edu/docs/udlibsearch2007.ppt