When class size is prohibitively large as to make an in-house orientation impractical, Reference staff can, upon faculty request, provide classroom lectures that provide an overview of library facilities and services. Faculty are usually more involved in this type of presentation and may coordinate the lecture with a Reference Librarian to include subject-specific content and assignments. To arrange a class lecture, contact either Mary Davis or Jim Alderman or fill out and submit a Library Instruction Request form . The majority of library instruction takes place in the library, where students can be given hands-on training on the library's numerous electronic resources and be shown the library's collections and department locations. Faculty wishing to arrange an In-Library Orientation are encouraged to schedule the session at least two weeks in advance with Mary Davis or Jim Alderman .
Faculty can request an orientation electronically using the Library Instruction Request form .
In-Library Orientations are typically tailored to class needs and cover research tools specific to the subject being taught. Reference Staff welcome faculty suggestions for resources to be included in the In-Library Orientation and will work closely with faculty to provide instruction tailored to students' needs. Individual instruction may consist of a general orientation to library facilities and resources, or may focus on specific research tools that will assist the user in completing course assignments or projects. Individual Library Instruction requests should be received at least two weeks in advance of need. Workshops may be open to the public or may be directed to particular users of the library's resources.