How to Use the Library: A Reference and Assignment Guide for Students

The key ingredients for using a library effectively are outlined for middle and high school students in this easy-to-use guide. Students are provided with the basics on how a library is organized, how to find materials, and how to perform simple research to complete their homework assignments. Common core library reference sources are annotated to aid the user in finding the resource that will best fit his or her needs, and a keyword index helps students connect homework and term paper subjects with the reference works most likely to supply the needed information. Information on using the Internet and other electronic sources is also provided. This comprensive guide will assist students to make more proficient use of the library. Librarians will find that this volume not only aids their student users in achieving more productive research results, but is also a useful tool for developing their collections to fulfill their students’ needs.