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| General
Introduction to LIAS
This is a hands-on introduction to LIAS, the CAT and the FastTrack. We cover borrowing privileges, basic search techniques, Proquest and other full-text databases, and how to get articles through inter-library loan. This is especially appropriate for English 15, First Year Seminars and Speech Communication courses. |
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Introduction *PLUS*
While we introduce the above, we can target instruction to a specific topic, such as searching for biographical resources or literary criticism. We can introduce additional databases such as MLA or Humanities Index, and/or include a search engine and web evaluation techniques. We can also include citation styles and plagiarism issues. When you request General Introduction, specify the research project that your class will be working on or your specific needs. |
| Evaluating
Web Pages
If your students regularly use web pages in their research, but select inappropriate sites or fail to cite properly, then this class is for you. It encourages students to overlook the "flash" of web pages and evaluate the validity of the content. |
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Citing Electronic Resources Our students are using more digital resources for their projects every day. Make sure your class knows the correct manner to cite online full-text articles, web pages, email and LISTSERV messages. Instructor can choose between APA-style, MLA-style or both.
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Specialized Instruction Looking for something specific? We will be happy to sit down with you and design a library lesson around the needs of your class. Past classes have introduced students to the many types of reference materials, to microfilm resources such as the New York Times, to a detailed explanation of the Library of Congress Cataloging system and more.
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Tours A tour of the library generally takes 10-15 minutes and we introduce students to circulation, equipment, Library of Congress call numbers and more. We can combine a tour with any of the above instructional sessions.
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To request instruction
Once you decide what kind of instruction you need, contact the Registrar's office to reserve a Computer lab using the Registrar's Office Room Reservation form. If you have a preference, you can request room 258 or 259 Hawthorn or 111 Cypress, but they will check availability for all three rooms if you don't select a preference. Just type in "any." You don't need to reserve a lab if you are requesting only a Tour or instruction that does not involve computer use. Once you contact the Registrar's office, you will receive a room confirmation approximately 48 hours after your request. In the meantime, you can contact a librarian using the Online Instruction Request Form. Once you receive confirmation, notify the librarian who will be providing instruction.
Librarians who provide instruction:
Jeff Knapp
Mila Su
Bonnie Imler
Michelle Tomaszewski
Sign up your class using the Online Instruction Request Form.
Reserve a Computer lab using the Registrar's
Office Room Reservation form.
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