1. Using the Encyclopedia

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Credits Original Source of Presentation: Alton R-IV Public School District. http://alton.k12.mo.us/warren/Using%20an%20Encyclopedia.ppt Alton R-IV Public School District. http://alton.k12.mo.us/warren/Using%20an%20Encyclopedia.ppt http://alton.k12.mo.us/warren/Using%20an%20Encyclopedia.ppt Modifications to Original Presentation: Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file. Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file. Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar. 2010. E-mail.10 Mar. 2010. Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar. 2010. E-mail.10 Mar. 2010. - - -. "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file. - - -. "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file.