The UVSC library provides instruction on general library use, and on the techniques for locating information resources. Library instruction enhances a student's ability to locate appropriate research materials and thereby improve the quality of academic research for term papers. The library offers a variety of basic and customized instruction classes that help students learn how to use library resources. A self-paced library exercise is available for students enrolled in English Writing 1010. This self-guided independent experience teaches basic information retrieval skills.
Students find books, periodical articles, and newspapers by following written instructions.
An information literacy orientation is presented by librarians which introduces students to basic library research strategies. The presentation demonstrates how to use the library's catalog and the periodical indexes to find information. During the hands-on experience the librarian helps students use the classroom computers to find books and articles on a specific topic. Course Specific Instruction Librarians provide customized information skills presentations. Faculty may call the librarians to discuss their session and related library assignment for their students.