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Information literacy and library research skills are essential for lifelong learners. Librarians strive to help teaching faculty develop these skills in students through instructional sessions tailored to meet the specific research objectives of a course or assignment. After a librarian has been assigned to a class, the instructor and the librarian may work together to design an effective library instruction session.

Generally, three categories of library instruction are offered:

  • Introductory - provides students with an overview of library services and an introduction to finding resources using at least one library research tool, such as the catalog or an article database; may include a tour of the selected library facility
  • Assignment-based - provides students with the research skills needed to complete a specific class assignment; generally includes an introduction to basic search techniques as applied to the library catalog and one or more article databases or other research tools
  • Advanced - provides students with the research skills needed to complete a literature review for a project such as a theses or dissertation; may include advanced search techniques or subject-specific resources not typically utilized in undergraduate course work

Library instruction should be requested at least 7-10 days in advance.

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Please note below if the class includes one or more students registered with the Office of Disability Accommodations and list any accommodations that student(s) may require:

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Please contact the Libraries by telephone if you have not received a confirmation e-mail message within 48 hours of submitting this form. Your session has not been scheduled unless you receive a confirmation e-mail message from University Libraries.

  • Cook Library 601.266.4249
  • Gulf Coast Libraries 228.214.3467
  • McCain Library 601.266.4347
 
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