Library Instruction
The library provides bibliographic and research instruction for students, staff, and faculty. Librarians teach sessions in which they discuss the materials, databases, services, and layout of the library. The primary goal of the Library Instruction program is to teach research techniques that will enable students and faculty to perform research more effectively and develop a systematic method of research that can be applied to any assignment.
Some freshmen receive a short orientation to library services through First Year Seminar. Some graduate programs also have a research course with a library-instruction component. We can further assist you in teaching research skills specific to your discipline or class subject.
Guidelines for Faculty
Library instruction sessions must be arranged at least one week in advance. Professors should have certain objectives in mind for the class and communicate these to the library instructor. Providing specific topics relating to the student's research is appreciated. The professor is encouraged to develop follow-up activities for students to reinforce the information they will learn in the library instruction session. The professor is requested to attend the library instruction session with their class, so they may provide input and emphasize the value of learning research skills. For additional information, please contact Juliana Morley.
Please read the Library Instruction Lab Use Policy before requesting a library instruction session.
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Library Instruction Survey
If you've recently received library instruction, please complete our Library Instruction Survey. We value your feedback!