Outside Resources « Library
Looking for Books, Encyclopedia Articles, or Magazines?
San Francisco Public Library Catalog:
You can order books online and have them delivered to your local branch or bookmobile.
San Francisco Public Library Online Database:
Find articles from magazines and encyclopedias. Requires your San Francisco Public Library card number.
Looking for Great Books?
Planet Esme
Great blog with excellent book reviews and suggestions. Updated daily!
Award Winners:
Each year the best books written for children and teens are recognized by experts in the field.
Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Newbery Medal Awards
Pura Belpré Awards
Caldecott Medal Awards
Michael L. Printz Award (Young Adult Literature)
California Young Reader Medal
Looking for Informative Websites?
Great Websites for Kids
Internet Public Library
Online resources for every subject and a free reference question service.
KidsClick
This search engine for kids K-7 is compiled by librarians
San Francisco Public Library - Evaluating Websites
Once you’ve found the right one, how do you know it is accurate?
Looking for Informative Websites about History?
Library of Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Looking for Research and/or Homework Help?
NoodleQuest
A tool that will help you plan the best research strategy for your particular needs.
Better Internet Searching Strategies
Tips to find exactly the information you are looking for.
