Library Research Instruction Request Form

Does your class have a research component in the curriculum? I would love to come to your class and help your students get started with the research process!

Typical research instruction sessions last 40-50 minutes, but can also be done in as little as 15 minutes, can occupy several hours of workshop time or can take place as a scaffolded sequence of instruction over several days.

Sessions usually provide: 1) an overview of Library services and an introduction to print and electronic books, 2) finding scholarly articles, 3) working with the streaming video collections, 4) evaluating websites, and 5) citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. They can also include specialized areas of primary research, including government databases and NGO websites.

As the Library does not have a dedicated research instruction lab, instruction typically takes place in the classroom to ensure continued access to the Library computer lab for our regular patrons. Hands-on follow-up sessions can be scheduled in the Library.

Sessions are most effective when there is some form of deliverable due shortly after the presentation (e.g., results of article searches in Library databases, etc.).

Each research instruction session is uniquely tailored to the specific assignments in your class and designed to be engaging and interactive.

If you're not able to sacrifice class time, but would like to introduce your students to Library resources and services, please feel free to show these introductory video clips to your class or embed them into your courseware: Introduction to the FRC Library, Finding e-books, Finding articles and Finding streaming videos.

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My class needs... (Select all that apply)

My class needs... (Select all that apply) Classroom instruction A Library workshop A tour of the Library
Is this request for multiple sections of the same class?

Is this request for multiple sections of the same class? Yes, please provide research instruction for multiple sections. No, I only need research instruction for a single section.
When would you like to have a Library research instruction session? Please provide your first, second and, optionally, third choices.

Note: Subject to scheduling/availability.
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Please understand that requested times and dates are subject to scheduling and availability.

Please understand that requested times and dates are subject to scheduling and availability. Got it!
Optional: Assignment/Syllabus Upload

If you like, you can upload a description of a specific assignment or a copy of the syllabus so the Library can better understand your students' needs.

Note: If your class has multiple sections, there's no need to include attachments on subsequent request forms.
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Library Research Instruction Request Form

Library Research Instruction Request Form

When would you like to have a Library research instruction session? Please provide your first, second and, optionally, third choices.

Optional: Assignment/Syllabus Upload

Optional: Additional Details