Schedule a Library Instruction Session

Program Overview:

ECU faculty members may request course-related library research instruction for undergraduate and graduate classes. Instruction sessions are taught by librarians, who tailor the content to the specific class assignment and the students' research needs. Sessions are generally taught by librarians in the reference department. Here is a list of specialized instruction contacts for classes taught outside of the reference department. Instruction sessions can cover:

Subscription Databases

Using the Library Catalog

Evaluating Internet Sites

Tips on formulating effective search strategies and evaluating sources

Joyner Library also provides a recommended library instruction curriculum for COAD 1000, ENGL 1100, and ENGL 1200.
Information for Faculty:

Faculty are strongly encouraged to attend the library instruction sessions. When the classroom faculty members attend and participate, the students place higher value on the library instruction.

Most instruction sessions are held in Joyner Library Room 1020 or Room 1021. These classrooms provide students with the opportunity for hands-on learning. However, arrangements can be made for a librarian to visit your classroom or lab.

Questions? Please contact Amy Gustavson, Coordinator of Instructional Services, at gustavsona@ecu.edu or by telephone 328-0295.

Joyner Library Instruction Request Form

Please schedule your class at least two weeks in advance.

Upon receiving your request, the Library will call or email you to confirm your time slot or to offer alternatives if your request is not possible. Do not assume that the session(s) have been scheduled until you receive confirmation. Please fill in this form as completely as possible.

Name:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
This is a Distance Education request.

	Course Prefix & Number	Time of Session	# of Students	Specify any special needs	Instruction Date - Choice 1*	Instruction Date - Choice 2	Instruction Date - Choice 3
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

* - Please note that available times fill up quickly. Please choose alternate dates.

Request an Instructor:
Describe the project, assignment or research relevant to the library session plus any particular emphasis or additional instructions you wish to include:
Library Instruction Requests (Would you like for your students to be introduced to the Catalog, Databases, etc?): Library Instruction Curriculum for COAD 1000, ENGL 1100, and ENGL 1200.

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