The Libraries' Instruction program supports the teaching mission
of the University and the Libraries to educate not only for academic success
but also for lifelong learning in one's professional and personal life. Llibrary faculty work with classroom faculty and program directors to facilitate
the teaching and learning of information literacy in the undergraduate and graduate/professional
curricula and to give students a positive active experience using the Libraries
and its resources.
The Libraries' instructional program offers multiple approaches to meet the diverse
needs of the University community. Librarians offer hands-on instruction in our Bartle Library
and Science Library computer instruction labs where students can learn effective
research strategies, practice using online sources, and critically evaluate
the sources they find. Classes are customized to meet the goals and objectives
of the course and student needs.
Types of Instruction Available
Course Specific Instruction
Course-integrated instruction in specific research strategies and discipline
specific databases relevant to class topics is available for all undergraduate
and graduate courses. Classes can provide a general introduction to the
Libraries' services, the Libraries online catalog and periodical
databases, research strategies, and sources relevant
to specific disciplines. Contact your Subject
Librarian who will tailor the session to your assignment and course objectives, or fill out the Library Instruction Request Form.
General Sessions
Library instruction sessions are available for campus and SUNY programs such
as Discovery, Scholars, EOP, ESL, and Empire College. Sessions can also be tailored
for Binghamton University offices and staff. Contact Sarah Maximiek (777-3941) for more information.
Personal Consultations
Individualized sessions in specialized resources are available from your
subject librarian.
General sessions for individuals or small groups of faculty, students, or
staff on getting started with their research and using infoLINK, and periodical
databases is available. Contact Alesia McManus or 777-4122.
Tours
At the beginning of the fall semester, library tours of the Glenn G. Bartle
and Science Libraries are offered to graduate, transfer, and international students
to introduce them to the University Libraries' services and resources.
Tour
information is provided to students at their orientation sessions. Tours may also be arranged by contacting Alesia McManus, Head of Research, Information & Instructional Services (777-4122).
Library Outreach Services
Librarians provide instruction to high school and community groups under certain
circumstances. For more information, contact Aleisa McManus
or 777-2974.
Library Guides
The Libraries provide a wide range of print and online subject guides to library
research. There are also general informational and database searching guides.
Print guides are available in the reference areas of the Bartle and Science
Libraries. Online guides are available: http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/guides/resguides.html
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