1. Essential Question If the Internet provides so much information, why should students continue to use libraries?

2. Essential Question How do you use the library to investigate a research topic?

3. Brainstorming

4. Investigation Collecting Evidence (Information) – Locating – Selecting – Organizing – Evaluating

5. OPAC Search Decide on keywords Narrow your search – Use quotes – Combine terms » Boolean Search

6. Nonfiction Books that convey information – Organized by Dewey Decimal System Melville Dewey

7. Reference Facts (Nonfiction) – Dictionary Words – Encyclopedia Articles – Online Subscription databases – High quality resources paid for by libraries

8. Fiction Read for fun!!

9. Using the Library - Vocabulary Barcode Barcode reader Biography Boolean logic Call number Circulation desk Dewey Decimal System Fiction Free Web Keywords Librarian OPAC Public library Reference Research process Return book cart Shelf marker Subscription databases