1. Using the World Book
Encyclopedia
Mary Ann Scheuer
Emerson School, BUSD
January 20, 2013

2. Ms. Scheuer, Emerson
Librarian
Access the Emerson Library online from home or school:
http://libraries.berkeley.k12.ca.us/emerson/index.html

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Open your web browser and locate the Emerson
Library website
Click on World Book link

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From HOME, log on:
username = emerwb
password = student

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Basic search in World Book Kids: enter key word

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Choosing key words - think about it!
Sometimes it’s easy - search for a person’s name
Other times, think of more general topics
lizards vs. blue tailed skink

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Choose the best article - read descriptions!

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Read and think about the article

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Write down your citation - you’ll need it for your
bibliography

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Different World Book encyclopedias might give you
more information
Look for icon at the bottom of the screen

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Searching in World Book Student

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Results in World Book Student - read descriptions!

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Read article slowly - these are longer
Print if needed

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Review:
Go to Emerson library website to access World Book
link
Log on from home: username = emerwb; password =
student
World Book Kids: for 3rd - 5th grades
World Book Students: for 6th - 8th grades
Remember to write down citation to use with your
bibliography