Library Instruction and Tours

The John C. Fant Library Instruction program offers both general introductory orientations and in-depth course related instruction classes. Tailored to meet the research needs of a specific course or assignment, classes are taught by Library faculty. The Library participates in the campus UN101 orientation program, required of all university freshmen for credit.

Class topics include:

• Overview of all types of Library materials and location in Fant Library
• Effective use of Library materials in developing research topic
• How to develop research strategies
• Copyright and fair use issues
• How to cite print and electronic sources
• Scope and use of the Library online catalog
• Identification and use of relevant electronic journal indexes
• How to locate print journal articles in the Library
• Identification and use of relevant electronic journal indexes
• Effective searching and use of journal article databases and other online resources
• Locations of Library materials
• Tour and description of Library facilities
• Discussion of all Library services, i.e. Interlibrary Loans, Reserves
• Research Guides for subject area

The introduction Research Guide provides basics for conducting research, identifying, locating, and using Library sources. For each subject specific class, a research guide provides information on research strategies for that topic and includes a list of subject oriented print and electronic sources

InfoQuest is the Library's Online Library Tour, which promotes self-instruction and is used as a reference for topics covered in instruction classes.

Faculty may schedule a general or subject specific class by contacting Cathy Young, extension 7334, cyoung@muw.edu and providing the following:

Faculty Name and Department
Class and Course Number
Number of Students
Preferred Date and Time
Brief description of assignments
Specific Library resources to cover

Faculty will be contacted to confirm date for the class.