Resources for Children's Literature
Introduction to the Library
Why do this?
This introduction will help you learn about the people and services that are available to help you with your research.
Video (Select one)
Video Introduction to Library Resources (Real Player)
Video Introduction to Library Resources (Windows Media)
Text for Video Introduction to Library Resources (PDF)
Quiz
Quiz on library resources
Would you like to take a tour? (print and do)
Guided tour of the University of Arizona Main Library
Amazing Race - Children's Literature Edition (print and do)
Evaluation of module
Evaluation of Introduction to the Library Module
Introduction to Literature Resource Center
Why do this?
The following tutorial and exercise will introduce you to a fantastic database for finding information about your author.
Flash Video
Introduction to Literature Resource Center
Exercise (print and complete)
Literature Resource Center and Children's Literature Comprehensive Database- Independent exercise
Printable Guide
Quick Guide to using Literature Resource Center
Printable Guide
Evaluation of module
Evaluation of the Introduction to Literature Resource Center Module
Introduction to Something about the Author (SATA)
Why do this?
SATA contains information on both authors and illustrators. It also contains information about less well known authors and illustrators.
Printable guide and Exercise
Something About the Author Description & Independent Exercise
Evaluation of module
Evaluation of the Something About the Author Module
Introduction to Books In Print
Why do this?
The Books in Print database has a special section called the Children’s Corner where you can search for children’s literature by theme and subject, as well as by author or title. Additional information is included on reading level, age range and more
Printable guide
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Introduction to Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
Why do this?
CLCD allows you to search by theme, topic, author, title and more. The database also includes book reviews and links to relevant curriculum materials. For a selection of book reviews by theme be sure to visit the “themed review” section linked from the homepage.
Printable guide
Introduction to how to find children's literature (books) in the UA Library
Why do This?
The UofA Library has over 9 million books. If you are looking for children's literature by subject or theme, there is a quick and direct way to limit your search to the 30,000 books that make up the Children's Literature Collection.
Video (Select one)
Video Introduction to The UA Library's Main Juvenile Collection (Real Player)
Video Introduction to The UA Library's Main Juvenile Collection (Windows Media)
Text for Video Introduction to The UA Library's Main Juvenile Collection (PDF)
Guided Practice
Identify a Theme to explore
Locating Children's Literature
Printable Guides
Guide to finding materials in the UA Library's Main Juvenile Collection
Guide to using Subject Headings to locate resources for children's literature