LibGuides: EDUC 412: Literacy for Children &amp; Adolescents: Find Books from Other Libraries

Exploring the Library Landscape

If you don't find what you're looking for in the George Fox Juvenile Collection or through Summit, you can request books from even more libraries via WorldCat and Interlibrary Loan, or you can visit one of the many local libraries. The Newberg Public Library offers free cards to George Fox students and is in walking distance of campus, but you may also qualify for a library card in your hometown (this includes online services if you aren't from the area). Also note that many large library systems (like Multnomah County in Portland, Houston Public Library in Texas, and Denver Public Library in Colorado) offer online library cards to residents statewide with a state-issued ID. Check in with your local public librarian or contact Kate Wimer at Murdock Library to explore more.

Local Options

WorldCat This link opens in a new window
You can use this catalog to find titles in the area or to place Interlibrary Loan Requests for pickup at Murdock Library.

Newberg Public Library Homepage
Newberg Public Library, which is within walking distance of GFU, and has an extensive children's collection.
CCRLS Catalog
Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service connects libraries in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties of Oregon. There are currently seventeen libraries in the cooperative, serving nearly 465,000 people. The Cooperative was created in 1973 as a way for public libraries to share information resources. Newberg Public Library is part of CCRLS.

Creative Solutions

Little Free Library Map
Up for an adventure? Grab the Little Free Library Map (and maybe some friends) and hit the streets of Newberg and beyond to find registered Little Free Libraries. This is a community sharing tool, so although you don't need to bring a book to take one, be kind in your borrowing.
Internet Archive Books
Internet Archive offers scans of books online through controlled digital lending (CDL). Each scan corresponds to a non-circulating print copy owned by the lending library and can only be borrowed by one person at a time. You'll need a free account to borrow books - consider signing up via Google with your George Fox account.