DCSD Online Library Resources


Teacher Resources
ERIC Database	http://askeric.org/Eric
ERIC is the world's largest source of education information, with more than 1 million abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice. The database is updated monthly with the latest citations available. NOTE: The ERIC Database provides abstracts of journal articles and documents for free. To obtain the full-text you may contact the District Library Media Center at 303-387-0600. This service is provided for DCSD related searches. For graduate school and other education situations, please contact the library at your institution of higher learning.
TeachingBooks	http://teachingbooks.net/home/
With this database you can easily access thousands of author programs, book guides, book readings and author websites without registering.
The Big6 Information Literacy Model	http://www.big6.com/
The website of the widely-known, widely used information literacy model developed by Michael Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz.
Big6™ Kids' Site	http://www.big6.com/kids
Part of the Big6™ Home Page - these pages lead kids through the 6 step information process. Specific sections for grades K-2, 3-6, and 7-12 are provided.
Big6™ Elementary Assignment Organizer for Grades 3-6	http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/ElementaryOrganizer.htm
Have elementary students fill out Big6™ #1-5 before beginning to work on an assignment.
Big6™ Assignment Organizer for Grades 7-12	http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/Assignment%20organizer.htm
Have high school and middle school students fill out Big6™ #1-5 before beginning to work on an assignment. have them fill out Big6™ #6 before they turn in the assignment.
Big6™ Skills	http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/webcamp/final_projects/barney/big6.html
Discusses the Big6™ Skills Approach and answers the question "What is information literacy?"
Big 6™ Resources	http://nb.wsd.wednet.edu/big6/big6_resources.htm
Provides links to online resources to support Big6™ Information Skills model.
Additional links from the DCSD Educational Technology staff


DCSD Library Resources
All DCSD School Library Catalogs	http://library.dcsdk12.org

Douglas County Libraries	http://douglascountyiibraries.org
Douglas County Library Website. Reserve or renew books, find branch locations and hours, or find out about programs and events at your local Douglas County Library.
Colorado Virtual Library	http://www.aclin.org/
The Colorado Virtual Library (CVL) is a cooperative project of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado library community to provide access to the information resources of the libraries of the state to support the education, business, health, social service, and personal growth activities of the residents of Colorado.