PLUS + E: help and support with every stage of your research!
The resources on this page can help you to: evaluate books in libraries as a resource for research; find out more about books in libraries; learn about the Dewey Decimal System; use games and online resources to get to know the Dewey Decimal System
Evaluating books as a resource for research
Here’s a reminder as to why books from school libraries are a great option when you need to find quality information
Click here to download a copy of this page which looks at the advantages of using books for research
How to find books in libraries
To find books in libraries quickly and easily, it’s helpful to understand a bit about the Dewey Decimal system and how it works.
Click here for a quick guide to the Dewey Decimal System and how it can help you to find non fiction books in libraries
Online help -play the Library Game!
Click the link above to play this game to find out how much you know about putting books into the correct order in libraries!
update: the game no longer works! This one is not a bad substitute:
Online help – learn the Dewey Rap – silly, but useful!
Dewey Rap
Rap along with “Melvil Dewey” as you learn more about the Dewey Decimal System!
