Using the Encyclopedia

Types of Encyclopedias
Hard Copy
 World Book Encyclopedia
 Encyclopedia Americana
Electronic:
 Access to Grolier’s Encyclopedia through
Kentucky Virtual Library. www.kyvl.org
 World Book Online. www.worldbookonline.com
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Reasons to use the Encyclopedia
Want to learn more about a topic

Wish to verify information

Need to research a topic for a paper or for

a class
How to Use the Encyclopedia
Choose the appropriate volume using the
first letter of the subject

Use guide words to find the topic

Read entry to find information

 Can’t Find What You Need?
Use the Index!

The Index is the final volume in an

encyclopedia set.

Sometimes topics may be listed under a

different name. The index will help you
find the information you need.
 Credits

Original Source of Presentation:

 Alton R-IV Public School District. http://alton.k12.mo.us/warren/Using%20an
%20Encyclopedia.ppt

Modifications to Original Presentation:

 Mace, Kivette N. “Using the Encylopedia.” File last modified on 10 Mar. 2010.
PowerPoint file.
 Sams, Jocelyn. "ELEM: Encyclopedia Powerpoint." Kentucky Library
Media Specialist. University of Kentucky, 3 Mar. 2010. E-mail. 10 Mar. 2010.
 - - -. "Using the Encyclopedia." File last modified on 3 Mar. 2010. PowerPoint file.