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Library Instruction

Library Instruction Classroom

Library instruction sessions, tailored to instructor specifications, can include any of the following topics. See our session topic outline for more details.

Research Tools, Tips & Strategies

Match sources to information needs.
Develop search strategies and apply them.
Evaluate sources.
Locate items using citation information and cite sources.
Obtain items via interlibrary loan and TexShare.

Walk-About & Virtual Tours: Services, Facilities, and Resources

Special Interest Topics

Instructor-requested topics: advanced database features, plagiarism, "cited by" searches, etc.

Guidelines & Contact Information

Please request sessions early to ensure library staff availability. A week or more in advance is ideal.
As the course instructor, you decide the length, type, and location of the session.
Sessions can be lecture and/or hands-on format and held in various locations:
- Stephenville campus -- Library Instruction Classroom (LIC #139), campus computer lab, or classroom.
- Other campuses -- campus computer lab or classroom.
Requirements for library sessions in campus computer labs and classrooms:
- Instructors must make arrangements to use a campus computer lab. Campus computer lab contact information.
- Classrooms must have internet connectivity. On the reservation form, please indicate if the room has a projector.
For more information, please contact
- Cathy Wilterding, Coordinator for Outreach & Instruction Services, wilterding@tarleton.edu (254)968-9456
- Yvonne Mulhern, Outreach & Reference Librarian, mulhern@tarleton.edu (254)968-9934

REQUEST FORM

Please supply 2 preferred dates for your library instruction session.
Library staff will respond via e-mail or telephone to confirm date/location and discuss specifics for the session.

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Instructor's name:

Department:

Phone number:

E-mail address:

Course name & number:

Number of students:

Campus: Stephenville Fort Worth - Hickman Fort Worth - CLS Waco Other

Preferred location: Library Instruction Classroom (Stephenville campus) Classroom Computer Lab

Computer lab or classroom information: Bldg Name Room No.

Equipped with projector: Yes No

Start time:
Format: (choose all that apply) Lecture Hands-on Walk-about tour Other
Length: 20-30 minutes 30-45 minutes 45-60 minutes Other
Preferred dates:
First choice:
Second choice:

Desired topics:
List specific topics you wish covered (i.e. searching the catalog/database, evaluating sources, library services, etc.)

Assignment/Topic:
Briefly describe your students' assignment/topics so the session can be tailored to their information needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Submitting this form does not confirm the library instruction session. Library staff will contact you with confirmation.