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Request a Library Instruction Session

Guidelines:

1. Please give 5 days notice of request and complete the form below within 5 days of scheduled instruction. Requests may be denied if less than 5 days.

2. Instructors must remain with the class at all times.

3. Instruction will take place in LRC 202. If the room is unavailable, librarians can come to the classroom and teach the class if the Internet and data projector is available.

4. You will receive a confirmation email by the librarian scheduled to teach the class. The instruction session is not confirmed until you receive the confirmation email from a librarian. You must select topics from the list below to receive a confirmation email from a librarian. You must also provide a description or provide the assignment in order to receive a confirmation email from a librarian.

5. A copy of the assignment or explanation of the assignment is required to facilitate library instruction.

6. Time of instruction is estimated. The length will depend on how students interact with the librarian.

Please complete all items below to request a library instruction session.

Instructor Contact Information (REQUIRED)

First Name	Last Name	Title
Department
Work Phone/Ext
Email

Course Information (REQUIRED)

Course Name / Prefix
Campus
# of Sections
Do you prefer	LRC computer lab	your classroom for instruction?
Is the Internet and a data projector available in your classroom?	YES	NO

Requested Times

	Session 1 Choices	Date	Start Time	End Time
SESSION 1 would have about students
	1st Choice
	2nd Choice
	3rd Choice

	Session 2 Choices	Date	Start Time	End Time
SESSION 2 would have about students
	1st Choice
	2nd Choice
	3rd Choice

	Session 3 Choices	Date	Start Time	End Time
SESSION 3 would have about students
	1st Choice
	2nd Choice
	3rd Choice

Type of Instruction (Selecting Choices is REQUIRED) Times are approximated.

You may select "Matineé" (general library instruction for ENG 111or ENG 112) or create your personalized instruction class. Select items below:

Matineé-1 (ENG 111): will include Search Strategies, Catalog Search, Academic Search Premier, Citation help, how to contact the library, and orientation assignment (50 minutes)		50 Minutes
Matineé-2 (ENG 112) : will discuss CQ Researcher, Issues and Controversies, and SIRS databases, citation help, and how to contact the library (50 minutes)		50 Minutes

*Prelude (10 minutes each)*
Search Strategies: A discussion of various search techniques such as Boolean searching and "tricks of the trade"		10 Minutes
Introduction to library website: An overview of the library website		10 Minutes
Introduction to a subject guide: A review of the relevant subject guide		10 Minutes
Types of Sources: discussion of scholarly vs. popular sources, electronic vs. print resources, webpages vs. database sites.		10 Minutes

*The Main Event (15 minutes each) each dish includes accessing the library from home*
Catalog Search: Hands on explanation of the library catalog (print books, videos, and ebooks)		15 Minutes
Online databases: Tutorial of at least one online database. If time allows, more than one database could be shown. Please select at least one:
	Academic Search Premier (common for ENG 111)	15 Minutes
	Electric Library (common for ENG 111)	15 Minutes
	CQ Researcher (common for ENG 112)	15 Minutes
	Issues and Controversies (common for ENG 112)	15 Minutes
	SIRS Researcher (common for ENG 112)	15 Minutes
	Subject Specific Database
Website Evalutation: Provides varioius guidelines to evaluate websites. students will be asked to evalutate websites in groups and report their findings in class.		15 Minutes

*Side Show (5 minutes each)*
Citation help: Online tutorials, guides, and websites will be provided and demonstrated		5 Minutes
APA	MLA
Paraphrasing and using Microsoft products: discussion of how to paraphrase from sources and basics of using Microsoft Word 07.		5 Minutes
Copyright/Plagiarism: A brief discussion of copyright guidelines and how to avoid plagiarism will be discussed with students.		5 Minutes

*Finale (5 minutes each) always included*
How to Contact the Library: Librarians will review the various communication tools students may use to contact the library including how to access the library resources from home.		5 Minutes

Research Assignment (REQUIRED)

Please paste below a copy or explanation of the research assignment students will be completing. Please list any limits on types of resources. Please include any suggestions or comments that will help us to prepare for your class:

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