What is the purpose of the assignment?
What results do you expect?
Decide how to accomplish objectives
For example:
Students will create a two-page annotated bibliography on a topic.
Students will simulate a real life project in their field (e.g. business
students evaluating a proposal to automate an office).
Consider educational level of students
Do they know how to use the library's computer catalog?
Teach research strategies
For example:
Gather background information using the Encyclopedia Americana
or other general encyclopedia.
Find periodical articles by using the Reader's Guide to Periodical
Literature.
Write clear instructions
Mention specific resources.
Insure accurate citations.
Contact a Reference Librarian
How Librarians Can Help:
Help design library assignments
Collaborate with instructor to modify, update, or design library assignments
to insure an effective learning exercise.
Verify materials for assignment
Check currency and availability of materials. Suggest possible alternative
sources. Place items on reserve.
Provide instruction aids
Standard written and web page handouts are available or can be tailored
to specific exercises.
Provide instruction
Variety of instruction methods are offered including the following:
Audio-visual
Course integrated
Individualized
Internet
Open sign-up orientations
Scheduling Instruction
To schedule library instruction, contact a Reference Librarian at:
Stop by the reference desk, Building 9, second floor
When scheduling library instruction, we request a minimum of one week's
notice. Additional help includes sending a copy of the assignment to the
reference department before the orientation.