Finding Books
MnPALS
Our library catalog. This link takes you into the "Basic Searches" screen where you can search by author, title, etc. The "Advanced Searches" option lets you limit by date, additional keywords, collection area, and so on. In your list of results, the Location column lists the call number--where the book is shelved. You can also choose other libraries to search from this catalog and ask for books through interlibrary loan (ILL).
St. Peter Public Library (Traverse de Sioux System)
The St. Peter Public Library is just a few blocks from campus. If you head down (east) College Ave. and take a left (north) onto Washington, the library is two blocks from there. Bring your Gustavus ID card to sign up for a public library card, which gives you access to all the Traverse de Sioux libraries! Once you have a library card, it's easy to request books through the online catalog.
Reference Works
Reference works are helpful at two points in your research: when starting out (by offering overview articles of, say, a writer and her work) or when nailing down unfamiliar terms, concepts, and topics that turn up during your research. Many reference book articles are written by experts and offer not only information but excellent bibliographies for further research.
Authors and Illustrators
- Something About the Author. (Ref. PN 451 .S6 v.__)
- Contemporary Authors. (Ref. PN 771 .C62 v.__)
- Contemporary Authors--New Revision Series. (Ref. PN 771 .C632 v.__) *Note: Use the index to search entries in both Contemporary Authors and Contemporary Authors--New Revision Series. (Ref. PN 771 .C632 Index)
- Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 M97 1999)
- Eighth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 E36 2000)
- St. James Guide to Children's Writers. (Ref PN 1009 .A1 Y9 1999)
- St. James Guide to Young Adult Writers. (Ref PS 490 .S35 1999)
- Children's Book Illustration and Design. (Ref. NC 965 .C43 1992)
Book Awards
- The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 N48 1998)
- One Hundred Years of Children’s Books in America: Decade by Decade. (Ref. PS 490 .A38 1996)
- Coretta Scott King Awards Book: From Vision to Reality. (PN 1009 .A1 C67 1994) Gen Coll
- Kerlan Awards in Children’s Literature, 1975-2001. (PN 497 .K47 2001) Gen Coll
Challenged/Censored Books
- Banned in the U.S.A. (Ref. Z 658 .U5 F64 2002)
- Censorship: a world encyclopedia. (Ref. Z 657 .C45 2001)
Genres/Topics
- A to Zoo: subject access to children's picture books. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 L715 2006)
- Beyond Picture Books: a guide to first readers. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 B373 1995)
- Against Borders: promoting books for a multicultural world. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 R63 1993)
- Best Books for Children: Preschool Through Grade 6. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 B377 2006)
- Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K - Grade 6. (Ref. PN 1009 .A1 A39 2000)
Finding Articles
Databases for articles and other materials offer references to publications that may or may not be in this library; some databases offer full text of articles and others simply references. There are in-depth databases that cover publications in a particular field and others that are interdisciplinary. Databases can be accessed from a drop-down list on the library's main page; descriptions can be found here.
ERIC
The ERIC database is the major index to articles in education journals and reports of education research. ERIC contains citations and abstracts to over 900,000 articles and documents and is updated monthly. Some ERIC Documents are available full-text within the ERIC database. Those that are not available can be requested through interlibrary loan.
Education (SAGE)
Includes the full text of 26 peer-reviewed journals published by SAGE and participating societies from 1968-present. Topics covered include: adult and continuing education, educational administration, educational policy, elementary and secondary education, higher education, measurement and testing, and teaching methods.
Lexis Nexis
Search current news, including radio or tv broadcasts.
Teacher Reference Center
Provides indexing and abstracts for over 280 of the most popular teacher and administrator trade journals, periodicals and books to assist professional educators. Coverage includes assessment, curriculum development, literacy standards, and more.
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier contains indexing for nearly 8,050 publications, with full text for more than 4,600 of those titles. This database covers biology, chemistry, education, engineering, humanities, physics, psychology, religion and theology, sociology, and other disciplines.
Professional Collection
Professional Collection includes more than 300 full-text journals for educators in the following areas: arts and humanities; child and adolescent psychology and development; drug and alcohol abuse; health/nutrition/fitness; learning disabilities; literature; school law; science and technology; social sciences; and sports/athletic training.
Note: If the database does not provide a full text to an article, check the Journal Locator to see if Gustavus owns or has access to the journal.
Interlibrary Loan
To get books or articles that Gustavus does not own, use Interlibrary Loan.
Web Sites
- Child_Lit Discussion Group
Join the listserve and search the archives to see what people interested in children's literature are talking about
- CBC Online--Children's Book Council
Year round this site provides a rich source of information and links related to children's literature. Within one of the five general user categories, visitors can take a sneak preview at new children's books in the Hot Off the Presses section. One can also consult an extensive bibliography of established children's books, learn about the 75 children's authors and illustrators that everyone should know, or browse the topical bibliography section.
- Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
This searchable database includes winners from over 30 children's book awards.
- Digital Librarian
A librarian's choice for best of the web. An easy-to-use alphabetical site that will keep you busy for days. Check the links to books and reading.
- 700+ Great Sites
Compiled by the American Library Association, this site is crammed with great pointers to good sites for children.
- Teachers@Random
This web site, designed for K-12 teachers by Random House, provides thematic guidance, reader recommendations, and author and illustrator bibliographies.
Banned Books
Citing Your Sources
Documentation Guide -- Includes models for APA and MLA style, plus links to examples of Chicago and CBE style.
Avoiding Plagiarism
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