LIBRARY SKILLS

 

 

The library and Internet are overflowing with wonderful stories, exciting topics and exotic destinations. Finding just what you want or need isn't always easy. We all need to develop skills and knowledge that will help us use the library more effectively.

Alphabet Skills

In order to find fiction books easily you need to know your alphabet well. Here are two activities to practice with:

Alphabet Connect the Dots: Easy --- Medium --- Hard

Order Me Around: Easy --- Medium --- Hard

Book Parts and Book Care

Books are valuable. Make sure you know how to treat them.

Parts of a Book

How Care for Books Quiz

Dewey Decimal System

Our nonfiction books are organized using the Dewey Decimal System. This is not just some random set of numbers. It is a great system that can help you find books in snap, even without looking it up in our OPAC. Become a Dewey expert.

Do We Really Know Dewey?

Dewey and the Alien

Dewey Decimal Presentation

Order in the Library

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