Bibliographic Instruction Request Form

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Student Evaluation of Dick Smith Library's Instruction Sessions

Library Instruction
The Reference Departments of Dick Smith Library and Tarleton Library-Central Texas offer course-integrated library instruction that focuses on particular research skills needed for class assignments. We offer instruction in using online databases, provide presentations about printed research tools, and provide library tours geared toward the requirements of each specific class. We also offer instruction in finding primary sources and locating literary criticism and book reviews, as well as in general library skills.Library instruction can be arranged anytime, but should be scheduled as early as possible. A week in advance would be ideal.

Sessions are usually scheduled between 8 am and 5 pm, but special arrangements will be made for evening classes. Library instruction sessions can be held in the library, your classroom, or a computer lab. As the instructor, you decide the length, type, and location of your session.

You may choose between lecture format instruction or hands-on instruction. Hands-on instruction can be held in existing computer labs or by utilizing Dick Smith Library's NEW wireless environment, which lets students use library-owned laptop computers to follow along with the instruction and, if desired, perform in-class exercises.

If the session will be held in a classroom, please make sure the room is adequately wired for setting up a computer and connecting to the Web. If the session is to be held in a lab, please be sure to reserve that lab for your class. If the session is to be held in one of the library instructional areas, library staff will work with you to choose the best area based on class size and desired mode of instruction.

Please supply 2 preferred dates/times for your library instruction session. The library will respond via e-mail or telephone within 24 hours to confirm your session's date and location.

For additional information about instruction at the Stephenville library, contact Cathy Wilterding (wilterding@tarleton.edu) or call (254) 968-9456. For additional information about instruction at the Killeen library, contact Ms. Melinda Guthrie (mguthrie@tarleton.edu) or call (254)-526-1244.

Instructor:
Course:
Phone number:
Department:
Campus: Stephenville Killeen
E-mail Address:
Number of students in class:
Class to be held in: Library Classroom (with adequate wiring) Lab
If Classroom or Lab: Bldg Name Room No.
Session Start Time:
Session Type: lecture format hands-on
Session Length: 15 min 30 min 45-50 min other (please specify below)

Preferred DATES and TIMES for library instruction session:
First choice:
Second choice:

Description of assignment/Sample paper topics:
Please describe any specific topics you wish covered such as "accessing the online catalog," "searching a specific database or subject area,""searching the Internet," or "evaluating Internet sources."

Additional Comments

Return a copy of this request for your records: Yes No

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMITTING THIS FORM DOES NOT CONFIRM THE LIBRARY INSTRUCTION SESSION.

Dick Smith Library, 254-968-9249 - Box T-0450 Stephenville, TX 76402.
Library Hours - Suggestions - Tarleton State University - Updated 5/2005