Request Library Instruction Session

Library Instruction Sessions are full-period, interactive classes led by a librarian. These sessions are designed to teach students how to effectively conduct academic research using library tools and resources. Ideal for classes with a current research assignment, these sessions can be tailored to course content and specific learning objectives.

We offer instruction for in-person, hybrid, and synchronous online classes. Instruction sessions are held during your regularly scheduled class time.

What's Covered:

Formulating research questions
Using effective search strategies, including Boolean operators, keyword selection, and filters/limiters
Evaluating the credibility of sources and distinguishing between scholarly and popular materials
Identifying subject-specific databases, journals, and research tools relevant to the assignment

Scheduling Requirements:

We recommend students have a research assignment because these sessions are designed to include active learning exercises.
The instructor must be present for the duration of the session
Please submit library instruction requests at least two weeks before your preferred instruction date. While we make every effort to accommodate requests received with less than two weeks' notice, we may not be able to fulfill all requests.

If you have questions or specific information you would like covered in the instruction session, please let us know in the Additional Comments. Your liaison librarian will follow up with you to fulfill your request and answer any questions.

If you would like to schedule a visit from a librarian that is not a full instruction session, please complete our Class Visit form.

Contact Information

Instructor Name

Instructor Email

Course Name

Course Code and Section (e.g. CEP 123 - 001)

How many students are enrolled in the course?

Synchronous Library Instruction

Session Date & Time - 1st Choice

Session Date & Time - 2nd Choice

Will the instruction session be online or in-person?

Online

In-person

For In-Person Instruction Only: Where would you like the instruction session to take place?

My classroom, which is a computer lab

My classroom, students will be asked to bring their own laptops

A computer lab location scheduled by a librarian

For In-Person Instruction Only: If you selected "My classroom" above, what is the building and room number?

Please describe the class assignment or any special topics you would like covered during the session:

Additional Comments

Please enter any questions or additional information:

Math question 17 + 2 =

Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.