Upon faculty request, division librarians teach a class of students the most effective and efficient way to use the library. As a result, students learn how to identify and locate the appropriate information resources and become more independent in their library use.
Students also learn how to ask the right questions when help is needed.
User instruction presentations are designed to discuss the information sources relevant to a specific discipline or class assignment. The extent of each discussion depends on the student user group, sophistication of library user and the research question. An introduction to basic research skills using library resources. A discussion of the best search strategy tailored for a specific topic. A discussion on the use and organization of specialized or subject related library sources as well as the basic reference sources available for that discipline.