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Library Skills
A quick overview of important library terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Table of contents | This part of the book lists the chapters and page numbers. |
| Index | This lists the names of topics and the page number where they can be found. |
| Dewey decimal system | This is what librarians use to give library books numbers so we can find them. |
| Plagiarism | Copying information you read in a book or online word-for-word in your paper. |
| Genre | A way to group literature by a common theme. |
| Spine | This is what holds the pages of a book together. |
| Digital Citizenship | The responsible use of technology. |
| Almanac | A reference source that contains information on weather, statistics, and popular trends. |