Library Instruction
The library provides bibliographic and research instruction for students 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.
Most freshmen receive a short orientation to library services and use of the library databases 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 his/her 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.
Please read the Library Instruction Lab Use Policy before requesting a library instruction session.
View the Instruction Lab Calendar for available times.
To request a session, please complete the Library Instruction Request Form.
For additional information, please contact Juliana Morley, Reference and Instruction Librarian, ext. 5620.