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English Language Arts, Grade 8

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LIBRARY SKILLS What Can Be Found in a Library? Books, almanacs, DVD's, atlases, magazines, newspapers, dictionaries, and encyclopedias can be found in a library/media center. Library Facts 1. Most libraries are divided into areas, called sections: The Stacks………..fiction and nonfiction books Periodicals……….magazines and newspapers Reference…………encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and almanacs Catalog……………..online catalog or card catalog drawers 2. In the library stacks, nonfiction books are shelved separately from fiction books. 3. Fiction books are separated by genre and are arranged alphabetically according to the author's last name. 4. Each nonfiction book is assigned a call number. Call numbers for nonfiction books are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. 5. Online catalogs and card catalog drawers contain title cards, author cards, and subject cards for each nonfiction book in the library. Card catalogs are organized alphabetically for easy searching. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Try This! 1] In what section of the library would you find an atlas to plan a family road trip to Orlando? a] catalog b] reference c] the stacks d] periodicals 2] In which Dewey Decimal System category would you look for a book about biology? a] 400-499 Language b] 500-599 Science c] 600-699 Technology d] 700-799 The Arts 3] Under which subject would you look to find a book on skateboarding? a] Computers b] American History c] Sports d] Cooking © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.