Curated OER
The Bear Facts
In this library research worksheet, learners will use resources from the library to match the types of bears in the word bank to the list of bear facts.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Sources: Libraries and Librarians
This slideshow lesson focuses on using libraries and librarians as research sources. It explains what makes them excellent sources of information because of expertise and reference materials available; it also lists the cons of using...
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Getting an a on an English Paper
Written by a college professor, this site discusses five areas for students to work on to improve their writing. The areas are Thesis, Research, Close Reading, Style, and Mechanics. The author is clear and concise in his advice, and...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Lessons From Ny Life's Revitalizing High School Libraries Initiative
Learn how pilot libraries in the Revitalizing High School Libraries Initiative, seeking to support adolescent literacy, doubled their circulation, increased visits from students and teachers, and expanded the role of library media...
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Use the Library
A detailed resource for parents looking to assist their children at the library. Includes information for preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.
Other
University System of Georgia: What All Libraries Have
A good general look at the resources commonly available in most academic and public libraries, this site provides a framework for students to use in their own library research.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Library Research
This lesson focuses on library research including finding materials in the library and the types of materials available in the library.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Between the Lions Early Reading: Look It Up
In this video segment from Between the Lions, the song "Look It Up" illustrates how words and images can provide important information. It combines an upbeat tune with kid-friendly images to motivate children to use reference materials....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fiction, Non Fiction and Dewey Decimal
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students in the Media Center recognize the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction books and locate items on library shelves using call numbers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Arranging Library Books
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart designed to teach and allow practice for locating fiction and easy books in the library.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Library Pretest Grades 3 5
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a pretest for grades 3-5 to check knowledge of library skills at the beginning of the year.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Library Pretest K 2
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart for grades K-2 contains a game to introduce and review a few primary library skills.
Other
Middletown Thrall Library: Do the Dewey
Can you find things on your library shelves? This site from the Middletown Thrall Library helps you learn about Dewey Decimal classification. Play the interactive games to quiz yourself when you've explored the site.