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ENGL 256--Children's Literature, Nartker: Finding Children's Books

FINDING BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN'S LITERATURE CLASS

SEARCH THE MCCC LIBRARY SITE


Enter your terms in Search Box, click on SEARCH
  • Enter author, title, keyword or subject terms
  • Use Boolean operators if needed
  • Add "and juvenile" to genre searches
    • e.g. "biography and juvenile"
    • e.g. "poetry and juvenile
    • e.g. "fairy tales and juvenile"
Click on a title in the results list--
  • Note availability and call number
  • Also note format of print or electronic
  • Limit results with facets in left frame if desired
    • Books or e-books
    • Years of publication
  • SIGN IN using the button, upper right
    • Login & Password are your college credentials
    • Note: use this same sign-on credentials for off campus access to the databases & LibGuides
  • SAVE individual items using the button above the title
    • Print the SAVED ITEMS as needed
    • Create a well named LIST if you wish to save items for future reference
  • Click on VIEW ITEMS link top left of the page to return to your search
  • See a librarian if you have any questions
Example of SAVED LIST for Fairy Tales
  • Note title link for bibliographic info
  • Note format--print, e-book, etc.
  • Note Call Number for location
  • Check record for availability

SEARCH THE MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SITE

The Monroe County Library System has a wonderful collection of children's materials--
  • Search their catalog to find children's books not available @ the MCCC Library
  • All MCCC students are eligible to obtain a MCLS library card
  • MCLS books can be sent to any branch--allow time for delivery

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