Library Instruction Request

This form is for HACC faculty to request library instruction for HACC classes. Librarians are available to conduct sessions tailored to your individual class needs. Please submit this form a minimum of one week prior to your requested date of instruction. Please submit one form for each class. A librarian will respond to confirm your class session. Faculty are expected to attend all library instruction sessions that they have requested unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

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Instructor Information
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Best time to contact you:
Campus:	-- please select -- Gettysburg Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon Virtual York
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Course Information
Course Name :
Course Number:
Number of Students:
Preferred Location for Instruction:	(Please indicate your preferred location for the library instruction including room number -- Library Classroom, Computer Lab, Your Classroom. )
Dates and Times
1st Choice:	Date:  Time:
2nd Choice:	Date:  Time:
3rd Choice:	Date:  Time:
Topics and Assignment
Topics to include: (Check all the apply)	Search Strategy Techniques Learn about keywords, subject terms, & Boolean operators. (15-20 min) Subject Specific Databases Most disciplines have specialized databases. They are more complicated but often provide better search results. (30 min/database) Library Catalog How to locate books by title, author, and/or a specific topic. (10-20 min) Plagiarism 101 (HBG only) Includes group activities and a discussion of various scenarios covering issues of academic dishonesty. (50 min) Print Resources Introduction to individual print resources in the reference collection; length depends upon the # of sources and which sources are chosen. (10-20 min) Distinguishing b/w Popular Magazines & Scholarly Journals Activities teach students to compare and contrast periodicals. Students will learn to distinguish b/w magazines, journals, and trade publications. (15-25 min) Electronic Background Resources Background resources are a great way to get started on a research paper. Choose from CQ Researcher, Facts.com, Opposing Viewpoints, and more. (20-30 min) Evaluating Websites Covers the basics of evaluation and includes a hands-on exercise for students to practice evaluation. Students will also learn techniques used to locate academic resources on the Internet. (15-30 min) General Interest Databases Learn basic searching in general databases like ProQuest, EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, and more. (10 min/database) Library Tour Best delivered when students have an assignment related to specific resources housed in the library or if have never been in the library. (15-20 min) Other -- Indicate below
Assignment and Special Instructions:
Please attach a copy of your assignment: Attachments File 1 File 2 File 3