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Teaching in the Library

Library instruction provides strong support through 2 main programs, library user education session and library credit courses. All library curriculum and instructional methods are built upon research and technology best practices, and the Association of College Research Libraries Information literacy competency standards for higher education.

For-credit Courses

Library faculty also teach Library 201 and Library 225 credit courses. Library credit courses provide vigorous instruction in library and information science concepts and techniques. This includes instruction in theory based knowledge, such as Boolean Logic, and modern techniques for effective information access, management, and product creation.The credit courses provide rich, relevant hands-on experience that provides skills and knowledge that supports student learning throughout the academic career. Check the WIU Course Search for availability.

Lib 201: Introduces concepts and techniques required to determine information need, develop search strategies, and access and evaluate print and online resources effectively and efficiently. The course provides hands-on experience with a focus on WIU Libraries information resources.

Term Section Credit Hours Instructor Meeting Day Time Room STAR Number
Summer 2012 001 3 Cordes C S Arranged Online Arranged Online Arranged Online 75823
Fall 2012 001 3 HANCKS J M W 2:00pm-3:15pm 2nd Floor LCC 73543
Fall 2012 002 3 CLARK B F T Th 11:00am-12:15pm     2ND FLOOR LCC 75898

Lib 225: Advanced instruction in concepts and techniques to access, evaluate, manage, and present information using traditional and innovative resources and systems. Students will critically analyze resources and perform effective, efficient retrieval, management, and presentation of information resources.

Term Section Credit Hours Instructor Meeting Day Time Room STAR Number
Fall 2012 001 1 Cordes C S M 10:00am-10:50am Library 300 73545

User Education Classes

Many classes require library resources to complete a specific assignment. Library faculty collaborate with department instructors to develop research examples and strategies for finding, evaluating and using information that best meet the information need of course assignments and goals. Library class based sessions stress methods for using library tools for research and composition that support class assignments and goals. Instructors can schedule a class session here.

Reference Desk Instruction

Library instruction takes many forms. Through the Reference Desk library patrons can get help to find books, locate online journals and articles or order Interlibrary Loan materials from another library. You can also get one-on-one research assistance. Reference librarians also create printable reference guides for using the library and library databases. For more information, visit the Reference Services web page, contact the reference desk at 298-2700, or Ask-a-Librarian here.