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To access Library Catalog from any computer 1. Click on Internet Explorer 2. Click on Students 3. Click on Library Services 4. Click on SMSD Online Library Access 5. Click on Library Resources Finding Books in the Indian Woods Library
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Using the Online Catalog:
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Search by title, author, keyword, subject, series, or call numbertitleauthorkeywordsubject seriescall number
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Using the Online Catalog Make sure you choose to search in Indian Woods Library!!
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Using the Online Catalog: When you see your search results, click on an entry.
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Using the Online Catalog: Each entry (book) has a call number. What is the call number?
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What is a call number? Book’s “address” Tells book’s location Parts of a call number: First line—Book prefix/Dewey Decimal # Additional lines Dewey Decimal # Author’s last name
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Types of materials in the library: Fiction Novels (F) Graphic novels (Separate section) Story collection (in Fiction section) Paperbacks (in Fiction section)
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More materials in the library: Nonfiction (000-999) Reference (Ref) Biography (92)
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Finding Fiction: Prefix F Second line—first 3 letters of author’s last name Ex.: Holes by Louis Sachar F Sac
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Finding Non-fiction: Dewey Decimal number Second line--author’s last name Ex. Cougars by Lynn Stone 599.752 Sto (599.752--Dewey Decimal number for cougars)
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Dewey Decimal System: Non-fiction--arranged by topic or subject Arranged by number from 001-999 Ex: Basketball 796.323 Dinosaurs 567.9
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Finding Biographies: Prefix--Dewey number 92 Second line- last name of the person the story is about Ex.: Anne Frank: Life in Hiding by Johanna Hurwitz 92 Fra
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Finding the Story Collection: Prefix—SC Second line--author’s last name Ex.: Porch Lies: Tales of… by Patricia C. McKissack SC McK
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Finding Reference books: Prefix—REF Second line--Dewey Decimal number Third line--Author’s last name. Ex.: Encyclopedia of Mammals by David MacDonald REF 599 Mac
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1. Use the SIGNS throughout the library to find the correct number range for the call number of the book. 2. Use the spine labels on the books to find the exact book that you need. Finding the Book on the Shelf
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When you come to this slide, raise your hand and an adult in the room will give you a slip of paper with a book title on it. After you have your book slip, proceed to the next slide. Your Assignment
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1. Write your name on the paper. 2. Look up the book title in the Catalog. 3. Write the complete call number of the book on the paper. 4. Find book on shelf. 1. Put the slip of paper on the shelf by the actual book. 2. DO NOT REMOVE THE BOOK FROM THE SHELF. 5. Notify a teacher to check your results. Your Assignment Example: 364.1 Cap Numbers AND Letters
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