SCV Library
September 30, 2008
District 449 Online Card Catalogue
Award Winning Books
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. To view a listing of these highly acclaimed books visit The Caldecott Medal Winners.
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. To view a listing of these highly acclaimed books, visit the Newbery Medal Winners.
The Kansas Library Card allows any Kansas resident access to online data bases, World Book online, Homework Kansas (live tutors), e-books, genealogy charts, newspapers and more electronic resources. After registering online, visit any Easton Library Media Center or your public library to verify your registration and receive a free Kansas Library Card to gain access to electronic resources.
World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced provides access to primary source documents, e-books, encyclopedia articles, images, and research tools in a single, integrated interface that is easy to navigate. This electronic site requires users to log into their Kansas Library Card in order to access the World Book Advanced portal.
This Web site uses the Dewey Decimal System to help students navigate the Internet in areas of their interest. It serves as a guide to many fun and interesting resources on the Internet. The Youth Collection is organized by the Dewey Decimal System -- just like the school or public library. This is a truly amazing site with links to references, author home pages, current events, as well as all of the Dewey categories.
