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Types of Instruction:
Basic Instruction
Basic Instruction provides students with general information in conducting library research and using Polk Library's print and electronic resources. Classes generally run a hour in length and include the following:
- General Library Information, Major collections, Building layout
- Basic search techniques
- Polk Catalog
- Major periodical databases
Classes may also include upon request:
- Short tour of the library
- Internet searching and evaluation
Basic Instruction is the most effective when coupled with some type research paper or library assignment. English 101 instructors are strongly encouraged to schedule their classes for this type of instruction.
Specialized and Advanced Instruction
The majority of library instructions are sessions focusing on a particular subject, class assignment, field of study, or library collection. These instructions may include:
- Government Documents
- Using Primary Sources, and Archival Materials
- Searching specialized databases (MLA, ERIC, RILM, BIOSIS ect.)
- Using Interlibrary Loan
- Internet Searching and Evaluation.
Tours
Library tours are short physical tours of important areas of the library. These tours include little or no instruction in the library's electronic resources. |
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