Research and Reference Resources

Quick Guide to NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8 is a reader's advisory database designed to help readers from birth to age 18 identify books they might enjoy, based on authors and themes.

• How do I access NoveList K-8?
• What can I use NoveList K-8 for?
• How do I conduct a search?
• Are there examples?
• How do I save, e-mail or print searches? Can I also be alerted to searches I'm interested in?

How do I access NoveList K-8?

To connect to NoveList K-8, go to the Madison Public Library web page. By choosing Research > Databases > NoveList K-8 from the Madison Public Library web page, you will be able to access the databse from anywhere. Or, access the database here.

If you are using the database from home, you will have to enter your full library card number without the spaces.

What can I use NoveList K-8 for?

NoveList K-8 allows you to discover the fiction titles that are popular with younger readers.  Use a favorite author or title to locate similar authors and titles of interest.  Choose an age range on the left hand side of the main page to find information on award-winning books, discussion guides, recommended reads, and more. And, for those who work with children, NoveList K-8 can help with Picture Book Extenders and articles on Teaching with Fiction.

How do I conduct a search?

There are two search options: Basic and Advanced

• For a Basic search:
  Type a word(s) into the search box and click a radio button to limit your search.
• For an Advanced search:

Click the Advanced Search tab above the Basic Search box, type a word(s) in one or more of the search boxes. Make sure you check or uncheck the Document Types boxes to limit your search. If you scroll down, you’ll be able to limit your search even further. Hit the Search button at the bottom of the page.

Are there examples?

• Example 1: How do I find book discussion guides, recommendations and any other resources related to books by Lois Lowry?
• Example 2: Which titles are in the Gossip Girl series?
• Example 3: I would like information related to books about high school, but not High School Musical. Help!
• Example 4: How can I find fiction books, on a certain subject, related to Wisconsin?

How do I save, e-mail or print searches?

In NoveList K-8, you can set up a personal account to save searches, retrieve and reuse them, and print them as needed. That way you’ll have access to books you want to read or those you’ve enjoyed in the past. You can also have NoveList K-8 alert you by e-mail or set us an RSS feed with new results.

Sign up for this free feature by going to Sign In at the top of any NoveList K-8 page.

Then, when you find a search you want to save, click on Add Search to Folder or Create Alert for this Search or Quick Print in the yellow Refine Search section of the page.

Your searches can be retrieved from the My Folders and Alerts feature on the right hand side of the NoveList K-8 main page.

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