Previously students enrolled in honors sections failed to receive instruction because they did not take HU102, the traditional research paper and library skills course. Currently, all students participate in multiple classes devoted to information management skills which are integrated into class discussions, speeches, papers, etc. Librarians participate in the HU orientation for new GTAs and offer faculty and GTAs individualized assistance in the planning of library-related assignments. The Library classroom, which accommodates 25 students, has reduced staffing requirements and eliminated the need to use public workstations for instruction. Email technologies assist in the timely delivery of information to instructors and students.
Librarians provide mediated on-line search services to faculty, researchers and graduate students.
The following areas of weakness need to be addressed. The two one-credit classes should be reviewed, revamped and more widely advertised. More effective methods for faculty and graduate student training should be developed and implemented to facilitate the provision of instruction outside the Library. The classroom should be equipped with computers to accommodate active learning and hands-on instruction. Increased librarian expertise is needed in chemistry.