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Library Instruction
Gloria Lawler, Reference& Instruction Librarian
(989-964-7054)

Purpose:

     Saginaw Valley State University's Zahnow Library's Instruction Program is designed to: 

(1)  help students effectively use information resources and systems 
(2)  provide students with a productive research strategy which will     enable them to effectively complete coursework and research 
(3) maintain the campus community's awareness of information    resources and their uses. 


Policies:

    Instruction sessions are provided at the request of any member of the Saginaw Valley State University faculty. One week advanced notice for Basic Instruction and two weeks advanced notice for Advanced Instruction is required, however, it is recommended that sessions be scheduled as far in advance as possible. Instructors are expected to attend the session. 


Instruction Options: 

     Library Instruction is provided to serve Saginaw Valley State University's students and faculty. The descriptions below are meant as a guide and can be altered. Please call us and we will be happy to
customize a session to meet your specific needs. Class size is limited to 25 students. 

-Basic Instruction: 

    This session will give students an introduction to the library and an overview of the resources and services available for their use. CARDCAT (the library's online catalog), library procedures and
policies (checking out books, Interlibrary Loan, etc), online databases and/or print indexes will be discussed. A worksheet and/or tour will be provided at the request of the instructor. At least one week advanced notice is required. Contact Gloria Lawler, Reference and Instruction Librarian, at ext. 7054 or email glawler@svsu.edu or fill out an online request form to schedule a session. 

-Advanced Instruction: 

    This session is designed to give students a more in-depth orientation to the library. Research Strategy, CARDCAT (the library's online catalog), electronic and print resources, advanced searching techniques (Boolean Logic) and evaluation of information will be discussed. Advanced Instruction can be customized to particular subjects or assignments. At least two weeks advanced notice is required. Contact Gloria Lawler, Reference and Instruction Librarian, at ext. 7054 or
email glawler@svsu.edu for details or to schedule a session, or fill out an online request form. 


Tutorials:

-CardCat Basic Help Guide
-CardCat Tutorial


Instruction Request Form: 
Today's Date:              
Instructor:                    
Work Phone#:             
Home Phone#:             
E-mail:                         
Department:                 
Course Number:          
Course Name:             
Session Day:                
Session Date:               
Session Time:               
Session Type:                       TourBasicAdvanced
Will Instructor Attend:                      YesNo
Number of Students:     
Student Level:               
Library Worksheet:                         YesNo

Objective of Session:

Resources to be included:


For further assistance, contact Gloria Lawler, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Zahnow Library-SVSU by E-MAIL (glawler@svsu.edu) or by telephone (989-964-7054)

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