Searching for Children's Books

Children's Books Search Box

Search Tips

Use the power search in the catalog to limit to the juvenile collection. Choose 'juvenile' in the drop-down list next to 'collection' on the power search screen. Note: the limiting to other collections that begin with the word 'juvenile' are not relevant to GCC libraries; these searches may be relevant to district wide searches.

Please ask for help at the Information Desk for additional assistance.

Collection Description

The Library Media Center maintains a collection of materials whose intended audience is children.  Although these primarily support the campus Child and Family Studies program, the material is available to all library users.  In addition to many multicultural titles, the collection includes award winning children's books, such as the Caldecott & Newbery winners.   

How to find Children's Books

• Browse the Juvenile Collection
  There is a browseable collection of children's books located on the tall book shelves near the library classroom. See search tips for information on finding related materials using the online catalog.
  • Browse the Juvenile Collection (ordered by publication date)
    
    
• Other Juvenile / Children's Literature
  Other titles in the library collection are suitable for children of various ages.  These books are available in both the General and Juvenile Collection.   
  • Use one of the following subject heading phrases to find these texts:
    • Juvenile Fiction
    • Children's Stories
    • Juvenile Materials
    • Children's Poetry
    • Children's Songs
    • Children's Literature - about children's literature
      
      
• Recommended Lists
  • The LMC Juvenile and Children's Books Collection includes a selection of award winning children's books. Go to the Awards List Console to select individual award lists or awards by genre. Lists indicate if the GCC library owns the book and where it is located.