The First Places to Look:

Library Databases
Subscription databases available to FCPS Students.

Kilmer Library Catalog
Find materials available within the Kilmer Middle School Library.

The Fairfax County Public Library
Everything you need to know about our local library system. The site includes information on hours and policies, how to click in to the catalog, how to apply for a library card online, how to reserve your books online, how to access a a variety of databases online, student homework support, many bibliographies, and more.

 

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Library-related Sites on the Web:

Librarians' Internet Index (LII.org)
Publically funded index of high-quality web sites that are carefully selected, described and organized by a team of librarians.

The Internet Public Library: Reference
A virtual library with its sources available online. The sites, arranged alphabetically by category, are annotated.

Libraryspot
A site that offers a gateway to more than 2,500 libraries around the world and simplifies the search for top-notch reference tools, periodicals and online texts, library information and more.

Libweb
Links to libraries and library systems around the world, arranged alphabetically by continent.

Passport to Your Local Public Libraries
A directory of the 137 public library branches of 11 public library systems located throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Ten library systems participate in a reciprocal borrowing agreement that permits residents to borrow and return books freely across state, county, and city boundaries.

The Children's Literature Web Guide
Links to sites dealing with children's literature…find information about awards and award winners, authors, special resources, and more.

Amazon.com
This site calls itself "The World's Biggest Book Store."You can buy books online, check book reviews, get recommendations based on titles you enjoyed, browse for books by genre, and more.

The FCPS Media Specialists
Fairfax County School Librarians have put together a page of information useful to everyone, especially librarians. Find helpful research links, great teacher sites, internet searching tips, bibliography information, and more.

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