Ms. Doyle, District Librarian

Please get ready to take notes

Write down words and phrases in red

At the end of presentation, you will have notes A-F

A. Objectives:By the end of this presentation, you

will know how to

1. Use Destiny (our library catalog) to locate a book in the school library

2. Use databases to find information on your topic

B. Find a book1. School Home Page

2. Library

3. Search DESTINY

Use just 1-3 words on your issue, NOT your whole question.

•“homelessness”•NOT “homeless teens in Florida what problems do they have”

Try different words to find the best one for your search.

Think about your research topic. Brainstorm at least 3 keywords you could use in your search. Write the keywords in your notes now.

Check date to make sure book is not too old, or sort by date

Click Details to find out more

Write down call number to find book in library

Also click topics under Explore!

Take about 30 seconds to talk with the person next to you about the following questions.

1. Why might using a print book be better than using the Internet or a database for this project?

2. Why might online sources be better?

Find database links on library home page

1.Gale PowerSearch

2. Opposing Viewpoints

Thumbs up or thumbs down…1. Drug abuse

2. Soldiers in World War II

3. Gun violence

4. Finding out more about the author of a book

5. Biographical information about Abraham Lincoln

6. Obesity or eating disorders

7. Bullying or cyberbullying

8. The country of Argentina

Includes reference books, magazines, newspapers, and much more

Notice Content Types:Books show up in first

search, but you can switch to academic journals, magazines, etc.

Related Subjects: Click these to narrow your search!

Document Types:Narrow your search (to just

articles, for example)

In your notes (E), write one thing you learned today

In your notes (F), write one question you still have

Share questions now or email doylem@loswego.k12.or.us