A librarian-guided tour can be arranged in rare special circumstances. Eligible Groups Orientation and instruction sessions are offered to classes, groups, and individuals at Ball State University. Orientations are also provided to community and area civic groups, high schools, colleges, and vocational schools. Instruction Sessions Instruction sessions are designed to meet specific course assignment objectives. Subject-specific research tools and techniques are introduced and explained within this context.
Librarians can also provide assistance with the design of effective research assignments.
Faculty and instructors are encouraged to work with instruction librarians when planning instruction that involves library use. Workshops Workshops for Ball State faculty, staff, and students are held each semester covering topics such as effectively searching and evaluating information on the Internet, as well as workshops on searching the Libraries online catalog and more specialized library resources. Scheduling Instruction and orientation sessions are scheduled through Instructional Services at least one week in advance in order to accommodate class demands and to provide sufficient preparation time. Sessions are offered whenever Ball State classes are regularly scheduled. Written confirmation of scheduled sessions is provided.