In these sessions, students are introduced to relevant reference materials and to strategies for using online catalogs and databases. The librarians work with the faculty to design a session that complements the goals of the course or specific assignment. Students find the sessions most useful when coordinated to coincide with a relevant assignment.
Sessions can include hands-on activities to allow students to practice using the resources.
For very basic orientations, the instructor may consider requiring the students to attend a walk-in workshop. Students may bring a slip to be signed by the librarian to certify their attendance. Each month, the Research and Instructional Support Department offers a variety of walk-in sessions. These sessions are open to students, staff, faculty, and community users. They are free and require no registration.