Novelist Databases
Discover It
This resource is a reader’s advisory tool that focuses on discovering fiction books. We will look at how to use Novelist for reader’s advisory, bringing fiction books into the classroom, and using folders.
Video Segments
Introduction to Novelist (6:46) Learn about the database and how to search for books and authors using appeal factors.
Book Discussion and Book Talks (4:20)
Teaching with Books (5:45) Whether you are in a school or public library setting, this segment will provide useful information on curriculum related content and book discussions.
For more on Novelist, see Novelist K-8 under the session Hands on Tools for Pre K-8. Also look at EBSCO Support for tutorials on Novelist.
Try It
- Search Hemingway Deadlights or Twilight
- Select another book in the series. Is it owned by a Wyoming library?
- Create a log-in and then create a folder for a topic, such as Travel or Beach Reads.
- Conduct a search, for example, Caribbean (and narrow to mystery stories). Add items to your folder
- Go to My NoveList and move items to your topical folder.
- Recommended Reads: select an age group and explore a new-to-you genre.
- Look at the RA tools (under Reader’s Advisory Toolkit and under Teaching with Books). Are there things here that will be useful to you as you promote books or guide students and patrons to new books? Please share your comments and ideas below.
Please share your comments about the database and your ideas for promoting this resource below.
December 2, 2010 at 3:14 pm |
Great explanation on how to use folders; thank you for making these available. I will be showing your work to the school librarians next wee.
December 2, 2010 at 5:44 pm |
I’m glad to know about the options and details that appear when hovering over certain menus/covers. The quick “Also Recommends” is also well-done and quick to use in an RA interview.
December 3, 2010 at 11:44 am |
Novelist is so user friendly. The “also recommends” is a nice feature.
December 4, 2010 at 4:12 pm |
I really like the features and layout of the new NoveList, compared to the previous version. The search-narrowing options are great, and I (just like previous commenters) like the “also recommends” feature. If I used NoveList more often, I would definitely want to take advantage of the folders.
December 9, 2010 at 11:07 am |
This database has really changed for the better over the years. We recently used to find Rev. War-Fiction for a High School student as well as 17th Cent. fiction for a Christmas gift! But had not checked out the added features like the folders and the assistance for book discussion groups-these will be very helpfull for us and our patrons. Now that we are aware of them, we’ll use. Thanks -
December 10, 2010 at 9:52 am |
I find it amazing that Novelist has packed a lot more into its database while getting more user friendly. I love all the recommendations. The RA tools are great (learned a lot) and the CheckWYLDCAT is very convenient.
December 13, 2010 at 3:36 pm |
This is my favorite database. I had not used folders before-so easy to set up and manipulate. I always caution patrons that I cannot be held responsible when they find a zillion more books to read. The check WYLDCat is a great feature. Found some new titles under Romance-Men in Kilts. I do not think that is an approved subject heading! This is my “Go to Database” for a lot of patrons. Also great to get books in the proper reading order or the order the author recommends. I have used this for story time-not the Men in Kilts section! Thanks for another great lesson
December 15, 2010 at 7:55 pm |
What could be better for readers than a reading database? I like Ara’s idea of sharing with the school librarians, the problems is always getting the word out, what a great idea! Don’t forget Gales books and authors database also!
December 16, 2010 at 10:58 am |
Wow there is alot in this database I wasn’t aware of and now I plan on using more of the sections. I plan to show my teachers about the book discussion guides that include questions and answers. This may be alternative to taking AR quizzes or as different books are used within the curriculum. I love the information on the genres and how to get up to speed. I plan to go through this. As kids look for more books, I hope to get them to use this. The booktalks will be handy also. We have used the book review information for some curriculum assignments. Thanks!
December 16, 2010 at 2:39 pm |
I didn’t realize that there was this much in Novel List. I plan to show the book discussion section and file capabilities to our English teacher so that she can use Novel List as a tool to enhance our guided reading groups.
December 30, 2010 at 9:47 am |
The novelist has so many components to it . It will be a great resource for me to use with patrons.
January 7, 2011 at 4:57 pm |
So much more in this than I remembered. I’ve always loved the follow-on recommendations if you like a particular author. Love the Book Discussion Guide section — found a guide for the book one of our groups is reading right now — a wonderful resource to help them with their discussions and suggest follow-on reading.
January 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm |
I had used novelist several times, and was somewhat familiar with it. One feature that was new to me was the book discussion guides. That will be so helpful in selecting books and having a great discussion. Thanks!
January 12, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
I was familiar with novelist, but this was great with all the step-by-step guidelines. There are so many nice features. Hope to have the opportunity to share with others soon!
February 7, 2011 at 11:13 am |
I am loving Novelist. What a great resource