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Library Services for Faculty & Staff:
Library Instruction Program

 

 

Quick Link:
Library Instruction Request form
 
The goal of TRU Library Instruction Program is to teach students the skills and abilities they need to become "information literate," life-long learners. These skills and abilities, which are more than simply "how to search the catalogue and article databases," will enable students to complete their research assignments more effectively and efficiently. Classes are designed in a graduated structure based on internationally accepted standards outlined by the American Library Association. The graduated curriculum allows students to learn better and more complex search strategies and research skills as they proceed through their studies. In addition, library research classes are course-specific, acting as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Using lesson planning and learning outcomes, the library instruction program incorporates active learning strategies, including hands-on lab experience, classroom exercises, and assignments.
 
The Library Requires that You:
  • complete this form at least 7 days before the proposed class to ensure that a Librarian is available to teach the class.
  • attend and actively participate in the class with your students. Your presence and participation influences and motivates the students. In addition, it provides you with an opportunity to see new developments in library research tools.
  • provide or collaborate with the Instruction & Outreach Librarian to create a relevant research assignment around which the lesson plan for the library class can be built. Tell me more.
  • book a campus multimedia classroom or computer lab, IF your class is larger than 20 students (the maximum capacity of the Kamloops Campus Library seminar room).
 
Booking a Library Instruction Class:

To request a library instruction class, please complete our Online Request form.

If you have any questions, please contact: