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Instruction Session Scheduling Form

(For SU Library Staff Only)


Directions: This form is to be completed within 48 hours of accepting an instruction request. This information will be used to update instruction statistics and the instruction calendar, and to schedule rooms and equipment for upcoming sessions if requested. Please complete all sections. Contact Abby Kasowitz-Scheer with any questions.

Please answer all questions on this form.

I. Library Contact Information

Librarian or Staff Name(s):

Email Address:

Department:

Do you need a rover/assistant? (If "yes," Julie Belle can assist in finding a volunteer):
If you already have a rover/assistant, please include name here:   

 

II. Session Details

Faculty or Requestor Name:
Dr. Professor Mr. Ms.

Faculty or Requestor E-mail: SU Directory

Faculty Phone number:

Confirmation
Would you like a confirmation e-mail sent to the faculty member?

Yes No

Academic Office/Program:
Course Prefix/Number:  Course Title:


Date
 
Start and End Time:
to
Course/Event Description:


Academic Level:

Initiator:


Expected Number of Participants*:

*(Please be sure to confirm the total number of attendees following the session by completing the Instruction Attendance Reporting Form.)

Is hands-on computer time preferred?

Trails

  • Please indicate which TRAILS sessions(s) you plan to deliver based on faculty request and discussion.

    I. Introductory Sessions

    Library Orientation & Walkaround Tour (50 mins)

    Short Tour (30 mins)

    Library "Show and Tell" (20 mins)


    II. Library Resources & Services

    Online Research Tools (50 mins) Online Services (20 mins)

    SUMMIT Catalog (30-80 mins) Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources (30 mins)

    Types of Periodicals (70 mins) Finding Audiovisual Media (30-50 mins)

    Geographic Information Systems (30 mins+) Numeric Data Services (30 mins+)


    III. Database Searching

    Workshop I - General/Interdisciplinary Databases (50-80 mins)

    Workshop II - Subject Specific Databases (50-80 mins)

    Workshop III - Intensive Strategies & Evaluation (30-50 mins)


    IV. The Research Process

    The Human Element (30 mins) Evaluating Sources (50-80 mins)

    Citing Sources (30 mins) Avoiding Plagiarism (30 mins)

    Google & Beyond (50-80 mins) Selecting a Research Topic (30-50 mins)

    Ask the Librarian Session (30-80 mins)


    V. Subject Specific Collections

    Subject area focus (optional):
    Discipline(s):

    Library facilities focus (optional):

    SU Library facility/location:

    Other: If your session is not included in the list above, please describe it briefly here:

    III. Scheduling Information

    Would you like help scheduling the room and equipment?

    If you answered yes, please include your *preferred* location and equipment setup below. If you are scheduling a room and equipment on your own, please indicate your arrangements below.

    Location:

  • Note: If you've selected Spector Room, please indicate whether you want to set up the equipment yourself, or if you prefer to have Media Services set it up

    See Web Event for the SUL calendar. (This link opens in a new browser window.)

    Equipment (check all that apply):

    Laptop and Data Projector
    --Floppy Drive
    --CD-ROM Drive
    --DVD Drive
    --Zip Drive
    Special Software:

    Laser Pointer
    PowerPoint Remote
    Wireless Mouse

    Speakers
    DVD Player
    VCR
    TV Monitor/Projector
    Telephone
    PA System (podium or lapel mic)

    Slide Projector
    Overhead Projector

    IV. Comments

    Please provide any additional comments below.

    A copy of this form will be sent to the email address(es) specified above. Please retain this copy for your own records.

    Your report form will be sent to Julie Belle, Library Technician, Instructional Services/PPGR.

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