Instructional Services

The Douglas Library provides a range of instructional services and houses a library classroom equipped with 20 computer workstations and a smart podium.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION: Librarians are happy to work with faculty to develop a presentation for students that is tailored to the objectives of a class assignment. Students learn what resources are available, how to access the digital library, construct searches, evaluate what they find, and cite sources. The presentation is given in the library classroom and a tour of the library can also be included. We strongly recommend that faculty remain with their class during the bibliographic instruction session. To request a bibliographic instruction session, please fill out the online Bibliographic Instruction Request Form at least two weeks in advance to allow time for preparation and scheduling.

CLASS VISITS: Faculty are encouraged to come to the library with their students during class time to work on course assignments. Please notify the Reference Desk at least twenty-four hours in advance at 562-4240 so we can let you know if a librarian will be on duty, and if the library classroom is available. If you will be using the library classroom, please encourage your students to come to the Reference Desk for assistance. With advance notice of the assignment, librarians can also put together recommendations for your students.

LIB 101: LIBRARY RESEARCH SKILLS: This one-credit course is offered in the library’s classroom and as a distance learning course. See the College Catalog for a course description or the Master Course Schedule for course offerings.

TOURS: Tours of the library also include an orientation to library services. To request a tour, please fill out the online Bibliographic Instruction Request Form.