Faculty are welcome to request a library instruction session for their course. Requests are scheduled based on faculty and librarian availability, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Before submitting a request, please review the policy down below. You may also wish to incorporate our in-house library tutorials into your lesson planning.
Once your request is submitted, you will be matched with a librarian. You and the librarian will work together to finalize the session details, including the format. We appreciate your flexibility and collaboration in planning library instruction.
Instruction requests must be placed at least 2 weeks in advance of session
Course instructor must be present during entire session
Submit a separate form for each class request
Please submit the request for instruction as early in the semester as possible, ideally at least two weeks before the anticipated class.
The success of a library instruction session depends largely on its timing. Students gain the most when sessions are integrated into the course and scheduled to coincide with a research assignment.
Please note, classes can only be held in the library classroom during library open hours.
After your library instruction request is received and processed, both you and the assigned librarian will receive a confirmation message with the date and time of the session. Please communicate directly with the teaching librarian to discuss session details.
Please share all relevant materials such as the syllabus, assignment, and research topics at least one week before the class.
Library instruction sessions are most effective when tied to a specific assignment. When requesting a session, please describe the project your students will research, including a list of potential topics.
Before the session, please inform your students about its relevance to their coursework and the research assignment.
Faculty must attend the session and remain in the classroom for its duration.
The presence and participation of teaching faculty signal to students that library instruction is a meaningful part of the course. Students are more engaged when their professor contributes comments or questions during the session. During the hands-on portion of the class, if applicable, faculty may be asked to assist the librarian.