UNION COLLEGE LIBRARY
FRESHMAN PRECEPTORIAL LIBRARY INSTRUCTION
OVERVIEW OF FRESHMAN LIBRARY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

• Who
  All Freshmen Preceptorial students will participate

• What
  They will develop the essential skills needed to use Schaffer Library effectively while building a foundation for later subject-related instruction and research.
  A formal library instruction session covering how to:

  1) Navigate the library
  2) Use the library catalog
  3) Search electronic databases
  4) Evaluate Internet resources

  Successful completion is a Preceptorial requirement.

• When
  Typically, students will visit during a class period scheduled by their Preceptor, although instruction may be scheduled at some other time

• Where
  Throughout the Library as well as in the Bibliographic Instruction Room on the 2nd Floor

• How
  A library tour, followed by hands-on exercises, mentored by librarian instructors offering formal instruction and pracitcal assistance as well as some guidance regarding the essence of what each activity aims to accomplish
  Group session with every student contributing to and participating in each activity.

• Why
  Effective literature searching, information gathering, and critical thinking skills are essential tools for success in college and beyond. Learning by doing is appropriate for skill-based activities. Learning in groups makes efficient use of librarian instructors and should stimulate student participation.

Revised: July 18, 2007

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