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For Faculty: Library Instruction

Schedule Instruction

Customizable workshops designed to align with course objectives and research assignments. Librarians are available to come to your class in-person or virtually to provide instruction on how to use the Library. Instruction sessions are tailored to individual class needs and can integrate information literacy, visual literacy, and critical thinking skills into the classroom assignment.

Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability of Library staff and allow time to prepare and plan materials.

Prepared & Specialized Instruction Information

  • FYE: Intro to the Library: Basic orientation to library tools and collections followed by an “Escape the Library Website” activity designed to familiarize students with digital resources and services.
  • DEN 101 & 101: Effective Search Strategies & Evaluating Information.
    • DEN 101: Optimizing web searches & evaluating popular sources.
    • DEN 102: Identifying academic sources & advanced research strategies.
  • DFN 139: Color & Light Workshop: Introduction to lightbox and color matching with color system tools like Pantone, NCS, Coloro and Munsell.
  • DVC 100: Introduction to visual literacy and doing visual research using Luna.

Tailored instruction sessions that address the unique needs of specific courses and assignments.

  • Research Skills Workshop: In-depth session covering research databases, citation management, and advanced search strategies.
  • Visual Literacy Workshop: Specialized session for students to develop skills in interpreting and analyzing visual media.

Reference for Your Students

Personalized support sessions for students needing guidance on research projects or assignments. Faculty can coordinate with Library staff to plan for librarian support that aligns with assigned research projects. 

Options:

  • Research Strategy Session: 30 minutes focused on formulating research questions and finding relevant sources.
  • Zoom and In-Person Scheduling: Students have the option to meet in person or virtually with a librarian.
  • Citation Help: Assistance with citation styles and tools (e.g., APA & MLA).
  • Contact library@ccsdetroit.edu to schedule a period for students to come for one-on-one reference appointments.
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