Information Literacy and Instruction

Schedule Library Instruction

Library instruction can now be tailored to any course modality: live in-person, live online, online only, etc.

Library instruction active learning exercises are proving useful and can be used in combination with in-person classes.

To see an example exercise, go to this ENG 101 research guide: (https://sunyjefferson.libguides.com/eng101activelearning)

Locate the exercise “Welcome to YOUR Library,” and click “Begin.”

In order to ensure the best library instruction session for your students, we ask the following:

• Sessions should be requested at least two weeks in advance.
• Course instructors must attend and remain with students for the whole session.
• Free research time in the library can be scheduled as long as the class has received library instruction.

We also recommend the following:

• Library instruction is most effective when situated around a research assignment. Be sure to include a copy of or a description of the research assignment your students will be working on when submitting your request.  
• Introduce students to the research assignment prior to the scheduled library instruction. This will make what they learn in the session more applicable.
• Work with the librarian directly prior to the library instruction. The more we understand your learning goals the more effective the session will be for the students. 

To schedule a library instruction session fill out the library instruction request form.

If you would like to learn more about how to integrate information literacy into your class curriculum, you can schedule a consultation: call/email 315-786-2314 or jthomas@sunyjefferson.edu.