The purpose of library instruction is to teach students to do library research efficiently and effectively. Librarians knowledgeable in the use of various research tools provide a friendly introduction to the research process. Information about classroom equipment or tours for disabled students is available at Adaptive Equipment and Services. By way of an instruction session, tour, or Research class, students can acquaint themselves not only with the physical layout but also with the varied resources. This is an important first step in overcoming any anxiety which may be associated with library research.

There are three options:

1. BASIC LIBRARY INSTRUCTION SESSIONS: (50 minutes each)
Four basic library instruction sessions are offered throughout the semester: These session are:

I. Basic Research Survival Skills
II.Evaluating Web Sites
III.Preventing Plagiarism: Using Turnitin.com and NoodleBib
IV.Works Cited Made Easy with MLA 

Students may come at any scheduled time. Sign up is not required. Each instruction session is structured around an optional written exercise designed to give hands-on practice and to be used for verification of attendance. All Basic Instruction Sessions are held in the Library's electronic classroom Room 827.

2. SUBJECT INSTRUCTION SESSIONS: 
Instructors are encouraged to request an instruction session for specific classes. A librarian will tailor the session to the needs of these students. The instruction session on "How to Prepare a Works Cited Using MLA," as noted above, can also be scheduled for a specific class. All instruction sessions must be scheduled one week in advance. Instructors should call the Library Administrative Assistant at 992-7061 to arrange a session, or stop by the Library to fill out the Instruction Session Request form (Online version requires Adobe AcrobatReader.) 

Or try our new e-mail submission forms:

Library Instruction Request Form
Veteran's Small Group Request Form

3. LIBRARY RESEARCH CLASS (1unit)--CSU/UC/Degree Credit
Please consult a current class schedule for dates/times offered.
    a. Library 100--Introduction to Research
    This class is designed to introduce students to traditional and electronic methods of research including the Internet. Students learn to locate, evaluate, and correctly cite the information selected for use in a bibliography. This class is of special value to those students intending to transfer to a four-year institution. 
    b. Library 100H -- Honors Introduction to Research
    This is an enhanced course designed to introduce honors students to traditional and electronic methods of research including the Internet. The course is of special value to those students intending to transfer to a four-year institution.