Where...?

1. After I find a citation for an article in one of the databases, where do I look for the actual article?

All the journals are on floor 3. They are arranged in alphabetical order by the journal title. (They look sort of like encyclopedia sets because individual issues are bound together into matching volumes.)

The word "the" does not count at the beginning of the title, but it does count in the middle. So The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is shelved in the J area, and it comes after Journal of Child and Family Studies.

It can get confusing! We are here to help if you need it!

 

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)

   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 can I tell where a book is? It just says "Wheelock Main" in the catalog.

First, look for the call number that will be to the right of the words "Wheelock Main".   Look for your book on these floors:

Floor 3M: 000 - 306.7
Floor 4: 306.7 - 808
Floor 4M: 808 - 999
 

4. Where are the course reserves?

Reserve materials are held at the main desk on Floor 1.

 

5. Where are the other FLO libraries? How do I get to other FLO libraries? How do I check out books once I'm there?

Use this map to find the locations of the other FLO libraries. Once you are there, present your Wheelock ID or FLO card to check out library materials. (Some restrictions may apply.) Be aware that if you have delinquent items on your account or are not registered at the Wheelock Library, you may be restricted from borrowing at other FLO libraries. If you have any questions before you go, please call or visit the Wheelock Library.

 

6. Where are the photocopiers?

Copiers are not currently available as we switch to a new vending system.  Please check at the main desk for information about other options. 

 

7. Where are the videos?

Videos are in several locations in the Library.  Children's videos (call numbers start with  JVC or JDVD) are in the conference room on floor 2M.  Most non-juvenile videos (call numbers start with VC or DVD) are on floor 2, and some videos are kept at the circulation desk on floor 1.

 

8. Where did the textbook collection go?

The textbooks that used to be on Floor 2 are now at the beginning of the Main Collection on Floor 3M.

 

9. Where do I pick up InterLibrary (ILL) loan items?

You can get ILL items from the Circulation Desk on Floor 1.

 

10. Where is the bathroom?

Floors B, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4, and 4M.

 

11. Where is the computer lab? How can I reserve the computer lab for a class?

The Wheelock College Library has two computer labs on the Lower Level with workstations available for students, faculty and staff. Faculty and staff may also reserve the labs for class sessions.

 To reserve either lab for classroom use, please fill out the Facilities Room Reservation form.

The labs are open during all Library hours. These hours include extended hours near the end of each semester. Please refer to the Library Hours page for more specific information.
 
 

12. Where is the Library?

The Library is located at 132 The Riverway, Boston, Massachusetts. For complete directions on how to get to the Wheelock College campus, visit Wheelock's Directions to Wheelock College page.

The Library is located at the east end of campus, marked with an A on the campus map. If you have any questions about directions to the College or to the Library, please call the Library at 617-879-2220.