Searching the Catalog
can't find anything, chiildren's books, leveled readers, easy readers
1. Do you have the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks?
Yes. Search the words framework (singular) and massachusetts in the catalog to find print copies, or find them online at the Massachusetts Department of Education site.
They are also linked to in the Frameworks and Standards Research Guide.
2. How can I find easy readers or leveled readers? I didn't see any on the children's book floor.
Wheelock has many easy readers, but unlike many school or public libraries, they are not in a separate section. Most are either in the picture book collection (call numbers start with J-P) or the non-fiction collection (call numbers have J followed by a number). A few, more challenging titles (sometimes called transitional readers) are in the juvenile fiction collection (the chapter books).
For easy readers, emergent readers, or beginner books:
Search the online catalog (FLO)
- In the "Search by" box, click Subject Heading
- In the Search Box enter: Readers (Primary)
- For stories (such as Henry and Mudge) enter the following:
Readers (Primary) Juvenile fiction - For non-fiction (such as Bugs are Insects) enter the following:
Readers (Primary) Juvenile literature - For reading series programs (sometimes called basal readers) such as the HBJ Reading Program enter:
- Readers (Primary)
- For stories (such as Henry and Mudge) enter the following:
Use one of the many reference books on floor 1M
- Beyond Picture Books, R 028.5 B28b
- Best Books for Beginning Readers, R 028.5 G95b
- "Books for Beginning Readers" section of Best Books for Children, R 028.5 B462 2002
- Identify a title by using the indexes and lists in this reference book
- Search the title of the children's book in the online catalog
For leveled readers:
- Use Matching Books to Readers: Using Leveled Books in Guided Reading, K-3, R 372.4 F82m on floor 1M to identify children's book titles by level
- Search the title of the children's book in the online catalog
- See "Guided Reading", "Guided Reading Correlation Chart", and "Reading Levels" websites in the Literacy and Reading Subject Guide
3. How do I find my course reserves?
All course reserves are located at the Circulation Desk. Students are allowed to check out three reserve items at one time. You need to know the call number of each of the item(s) you need. To find the call number:
- Go to the Library's Course Reserve tab of the online catalog (FLO)
- Find your instructor, department, or course in one of the drop-down lists.
- Scroll to near the bottom to find choices that start with "Wheelock" or 'WHE".
- Click the Search button at the bottom right of the screen. This will bring up the list of items that are on reserve for your instructor, department, or course.
- Find the title and call number of the item(s) that you need. If no call number is displayed and it says "multiple holdings available" click on the title to get a detailed record with the call number.
- Take the call number to the Circulation Desk to get the item you need.
4. How do I find videos and DVDs in the catalog?
Add the term videorecording to your keyword search to find videos and DVDs.
example: education videorecording
Enter phrases and multi-word titles in quotation marks.
example: "Jane Eyre" videorecording
example: "animal welfare" videorecording
You can also browse through an alphabetical list of the Library's videos here.
5. I'm looking for children's books; is there a way to get only these in my search?
Yes, there is a way to limit your search. Your results will also include classroom materials such as kits and games in addition to children's books, but will not include materials from the main or reference collections.
To limit your search to these materials:
- Go the Library's online catalog (FLO)
- Find the drop-down menu under the words "Limit to (Option)"
- Under Wheelock College, select "Juvenile and Curriculum Collections"
6. What if I'm still stuck?
If you don't know where to start, come see us! We'll be happy to assist you in any way we can. Here are some other good places to start.
- Library Staff names and contact information
- Request an individual appointment for research assistance
- Email us for research help
You can also go to the Research Help area of the Library's website for a brief guide to the Library's resources and for other links on researching and writing papers.
Other College resources:
7. Why can't I find anything in the online catalog? I want some books, but there doesn't seem to be anything on my topic.
Be sure to start with a keyword search
- Only use one or two words; if you use more than one word you must use quotation marks (" ") or you will get no results
- Check the results from your keyword search for subject headings you might want to search
- Select a title from the results page by clicking on the number in the left-hand column
- Click on the "Detailed Record" box in the middle of the page
- You can search the subject heading directly by clicking on the term