Benedictine Library : Instruction

Individual or Small Group Instruction

Small group or one-on-one instruction is generally done in the library. Appointments are preferred, especially for small group sessions. Instruction sessions can cover a wide range of topics: how to do research, how to develop search strategies, how to conduct database searches, how to search the Internet, etc.

Classroom Instruction

Classroom library instructional sessions are available for all academic disciplines.

• The instructor contacts the Library to arrange in-class presentations with the liaison librarian for your department or program.
  
  
• All traditional classrooms are equipped with a lecturer's Internet accessible computer and LCD projector. If a hands-on computer classroom for students is required, then arrangements must be made to reserve one (either by the instructor or the Librarian) with the Scheduling Coordinator at X6334
  
  
• At least one week's advance notice is required to schedule an instructional session. Two or more weeks' advance notice is preferred.
  
  
• The course instructor should be present during the library presentation.

Basic Instruction Sessions

Library instruction sessions are offered to traditional undergraduate students as part of their Basic Skills requirement in the following courses:

• WRIT 101: minimum one library instruction session
  
  
• WRIT 102 Resesarch Writing:
  • minimum 3 library instruction sessions for Biology and Social Science
  • minimum 2 library instruction sessions for Literature and Biology
    
    
• WI library presentations - scheduled as needed.
  
  Please contact your liaison librarian to make arrangements for an instruction session for your class

Advanced Instruction Sessions

• AABA: The Librarian meets with each cohort on two occasions: during the first or second week of SPCH 110 (decided between instructor & Librarian) where the Librarian will provided an orientation to Library services, and demonstrate resources and approaches to supporting an argumentative speech
  
  
• BAM: The Librarian will meet with the cohort during the second week of MGT 247. This session focuses on the major assignment concerning business research and analysis
  
  
• All AABA & BAM Library sessions are embedded in the course syllabi and required for students unless extenuating circumstances are present and agreed upon
  
  
• MED Reading & Literacy: The Librarian will meet with the cohort during orientation and in the second week of EDUC 631 for a research workshop (particulars decided between instructor & Librarian)
  
  
• MED Type 75: The Librarian meets with the cohort during orientation
  
  
• MBA: The Librarian traditionally meets with the cohort/class the first session of MGT 520 for basic Library orientation, although it is sometimes arranged by the program for the Librarian to meet the class during orientation
  
  
• MSMOB: The Librarian meets with the class during orientation
  
  
• Ed.D. : The Librarian meets with the class during orientation and during HEOC 715 Research Methods all arrangements made through the program
  
  
• Ph.D. OD: Meets with the class during orientation or at another date requested by the program
  

Arrangements for adult and graduate, and off-campus programs are made with Kent Carrico (630-829-6055).

Tours

Tours are invited. Please contact Jack Fritts, the Library Director, (630-829-6060) to arrange for tours.

Page updated by J. Hopkins, August 27, 2009