READ 6353: Teaching Reading with Children's Books (Hogan)
This research guide lists sources from AUM's Library and others on the Web that you can use for research on children's literature and education topics. If you have questions, please:
- go to the Reference Desk on the Library's second floor
- call the Reference Desk at 334-244-3649 when we are open
- Ask A Librarian by e-mail
Reference Sources
Reference sources and librarians at the Reference Desk can help you:
- find biographical and critical information on an author
- find highly recommended children's books
- explore potential topics that interest you
- find background information on your chosen topic
- locate brief factual information like statistics, dates, names, and places quickly
- create a list of words that describe your topic (You'll need these when you search for books and articles on your topic.)
- determine the best sources for finding information on your topic
The print reference sources listed here are a sample of what's available in the Reference Collection on the second floor of the Library.
- Oxford Companion to Children's Literature
Reference: PN 1008.5 .C37 1984- International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Reference: PN 1008.5 .I57 1996- Something About the Author
Reference: PN 451 .S6- A to Zoo
Reference: PN 1009 .A1 L56 1993- Best Books for Children
Reference: PN 1009 .A1 B44 1994- Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
Reference: PN 1008.5 .C66 2003- New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers
Reference: PN 56 .M8 N49 1997
Books
Books shelved on the third through sixth floors can be checked out. These books are listed in the Library's online catalog. Also check the database netLibrary for eBooks that are available online.
To find books on reading and children's literature try using the subject search and the terms Children-Books and Reading or Children's Literature Study and Teaching (Elementary) United States.
To find children's books on specific subjects in the AUM Library Catalog, click on the SET MORE LIMITS button and choose the Location of AUM Library-Juvenile Collection or AUM Library-Picture Book Collection. These books will be on the 6th floor.
- AUM Library Catalog - books in the Library
- NetLibrary (AUM) - eBooks online
- NetLibrary @ AUM Library - guide for finding books in netLibrary
You can request books not available in the Library or netLibrary through Interlibrary Loan. Books may also be requested through Universal Borrowing.
Articles
To find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, use the Library's online databases which are accessible off campus.
The entire text of many articles is included in the Library's databases. If an article is not in the database you are searching, you may be able to find it in another database by typing the magazine or journal title into:
- Serials Solutions (AUM)
If an article is not full text in a database, check the AUM Library Catalog to find out if the article is in the Library's Periodicals Collection on the second floor. Journals are arranged by call number. Ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance.
Journal & Magazine Articles
- ERIC (AUM)
- ProQuest Education Journals (AUM)
- SIRS Discoverer (AUM)
- Literature Resource Center (AUM)
ERIC includes many non-journal resources that contain good information. These sources are designated with an ED Number. Older ERIC documents are on microfiche in the AUM Library, more current documents can be downloaded from the web site for free, however, the files can be quite large and take some time to download.
World Wide Web
These sites contain informatin related to teaching such as lesson plans and activities, or information about children's literature.
- Alabama Learning Exchange
- Caldecott Award Winners
- Newbery Award Winners
- Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Web Guide
- Children's Literature Web Guide
- Teacher's Edition Online
- Web English Teacher
Citing Your Sources
Why do sources have to be cited?
- to give credit to the original author
- to avoid plagiarism
- to help others find and verify information
You can read more about plagiarism in CQ Researcher (September 19, 2003).
How do I cite sources?
Copies of style manuals such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) or the MLA Style Manual are available at the reference desk on the second floor. You can also consult Web sites providing information on these citation styles.