Research Tools

Information for titles includes:

• Descriptions of the work
• Reviews
• Award information
• Reading level
• Similar book suggestions, etc.

Also available are:

• Pre-made reader advisory lists divided into several categories (under the Browse Lists tab), including award winner lists.
• Topical and thematic book lists, prepared book talk/discussion guides, and more for teachers (under the Teacher Resources tab)

• In addition to searching by title, author, keyword, one can search by plot description, series name, and search for articles on related subjects.
• You can limit your search by reading and age level.
• You can organize your searches by marking your results and put them in a folder. However, unless you create an account and save the results, they will disappear after you exit the database.
• For searching help and support materials, see the Training and Support link found on the left-hand side of the home page.
• On the home page located on the left-hand side, there is a link to State Curriculum Standards for teachers.
• Provided by the West Virginia Library Commission. Availability subject to change.

The West Virginia Library Commission provides statewide databases with funds from the West Virginia State Legislature and the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute of Library and Museum Services. If you don't have a Kanawha County Public Library card access to this resource is available at the West Virginia Info Depot.