EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
INDEXES & ABSTRACTS
(Bound volumes are found on Index Tables – Library 1st floor.)
EDUCATION INDEX (1929 – present). Lists articles from over 350 education periodicals.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS (1948 – present). Lists summaries of psychology periodical articles and books.
SOCIAL SCIENCES INDEX (1974 – present). Lists articles dealing with social issues, including education.
DATABASES
(Available on the HCCC Library Website.)
ERIC (1966 – present). A FirstSearch database with many full-text articles and reports on all aspects of education.
WILSON SELECT PLUS (1994 – present). A FirstSearch database with many full-text articles on science, humanities, education and business.
INFOTRAC ONEFILE (1980 – present). Contains articles on all academic topics including early childhood education.
EBSCOhost MASTERFILE SELECT. (1984 – present). Contains articles on general, business, health, education, science, and multicultural topics.
PERIODICALS
(Bound, current and microfilm available – Library 1st floor.)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT (1966 – present). Reports research on all aspects of early childhood, including early education and special education.
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (1980 – present). Covers ways to stimulate thinking in children. Also discusses new professional ideas and opinions.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TODAY (1993 - present). Covers specific problems and situations in day-to-day childcare and interaction.
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (1980 – 2004). Microfilm only. For special education professionals.
EXCEPTIONAL PARENT (1977 – present). For parents and teachers, covers ways to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities.
SCHOOL ARTS (1952 - 2004). Bound. Art projects for various-age classrooms.
TEACHING PRE K-8 (1988 – present). (Formerly Early Years 1979-1986.) Combines commentary and practice with classroom ideas and activities.
YOUNG CHILDREN (1990 – present). Explores the latest developments in early childhood education.
REFERENCE BOOKS
(Reference Area – Library 1st floor.)
A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books. Ref PN 1009 .A1 L717 2001. A guide to picture books for preschoolers through second grade. Look up books by topic or author.
Children's Catalog. Ref Z 1037 .W76 1981 - present. A list of fiction and nonfiction books with brief descriptions. Intended for preschool children through grade six.
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education. Ref LB 1139.25 .E5 1992. Entries discuss early childhood education and care, training and preparation of parents and professionals, policy issues, and material resources.
International Handbook of Early Childhood Education. Ref LB 1139.23 .I68 1992. Entries discuss the organization and curricula of early childhood education in other countries.
Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business. Ref BF 176 .T43 2003. Describes tests and where to get them. Includes tests that educators can use, especially school psychologists, diagnosticians, school counselors, and classroom teachers.
INTERNET RESOURCES
The Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting.
Provides publications and information to educators and parents. This site links to the Early Childhood Research and Practice Journal, discussions on popular topics, helpful publications, and the ERIC/EECE archive of educational materials.
This site provides information for all who share an interest in improving the education and general life experience of young children. It's a place for getting advice from experts in the early childhood field, expanding your collection of creative projects, and sharing ideas and questions with the early childhood community.
National Association for the Education of Young Children.
This website has links to accreditation information, conferences, early childhood issues, membership, public policy, and NAEYC's publications.
National Network for Child Care
An Internet source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.
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