1. Research Resources

2. Main Forms of Resources
Print Resources
Online Resources

3. Print Sources Found in the Library Reference Collection
Non-Fiction Collection

4. Reference Collection General Reference Specific Reference People
Dictionaries
Encyclopedias
Specific Reference
People
Places
Science
Art

5. Non-Fiction Located along perimeter
Search by using catalog by keyword or subject search
Call numbers for locators are subject related
ALWAYS SPELL CORRECTLY WHEN USING COMPUTER CARD CATALOG

6. Online Sources Online provides many options
Best and most relevant sources come from
School website, public libraries, other schools

7. Websites from SEMS Libraries in your community Search engines
News Media sites
Student, teacher, parent resources
NC WiseOWl
CIA World Factbook

8. NC WiseOwl Sources Student Research Center Encyclopedia Brittanica
Info Track Junior
Junior Reference
Popular Science
E-book Center

9. Overview of NC WiseOwl Sources
Student Research Center
Selection options for types of resources (magazine, journal, book, etc)
Search by topic or keyword
Encyclopedia Britannica
Online Encyclopedia
Articles and encyclopedia findings
InfoTrac Junior
Lists articles in magazines, journals, books, news, multimedia formats
Search by several keywords or other limiters

10. Overview of WiseOwl Sources Continued
Junior Reference
General terms provide more specific subject terms
Searches reference materials available online
Popular Science
SciClopedia
Breaks down into sub-categories then topics (not in alphabetical order)
E-Book Center
16 reference books available online
Search based on subject of title for subjects