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Library Instruction Request Form

** Revised 10/08 **

The librarians at CPCC are available to teach library instruction for any class at any campus. We can teach students about library materials and resources that are available to them, as well as research skills.

CPCC Library expects instructors to accompany their class to each library instruction session.
Library instruction sessions are more effective if students have a class assignment that directly relates to using library resources and have a topic in mind before they attend the session. Please include a copy of the assignment so we can customize the session to your students' specific needs.
The assigned librarian will confirm the appointment with the instructor.
Library Instruction should be requested at least ONE WEEK in advance.

Please complete as accurately as possible. * = required field
* Instructor's Name:
* E-mail Address:
* Daytime Phone:
* Course Name and Number:	* Section #:
Number of Students:
* Date of Instruction:
* Beginning and Ending Time:
* Campus Location:
* Your Classroom Location:
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APPETIZERS Introduction and Wrap-up (10 min. required) Your librarian will introduce the library in relation to your students' needs and end with a question and answer session following the instruction session. Virtual Library Tour (10 min.) Students will take a quick virtual tour of Central Campus Library. Navigating the website (15 min.) Students will learn how to access the library website and locate available online resources and services. Developing a Topic (15 min.) Students will learn how to identify keywords and combine terms to develop a search suitable for their topic. MAIN COURSES The CPCC Library Catalog (20 min.) Students will learn to find and access books, e-books, and videos in the CPCC library system. Research Databases (15 min. per database, Maximum 2) EBSCOhost databases: (i.e. Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier) Opposing Viewpoints: Good for argumentative speeches and papers CQ Researcher: Good for topical social issues Literature Resource Center: Literary Criticism and Research Subject-specific databases: Choose a database from our Research Databases page and indicate your choice in the text box at the bottom of this form. Evaluating Websites (30 min.) Students will learn advanced web searching techniques and the criteria for evaluating websites. ACA Class (50 min.) Interactive introduction to the library created specifically for ACA classes. SIDE DISHES Distinguishing between popular and scholarly journals (20 min.) Students will learn the differences between popular and scholarly journals and how to find and identify samples of each. Plagiarism (30 min.) Students will learn what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, as well as understand the ethics and issues of academic integrity. (Recommended with Citations class) Citations (20 min.) Students will learn how to cite resources for their papers using MLA or APA styles. (Recommended with Plagiarism class). *Please teach:* MLA style APA style I understand this class will take: 0 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
* Help us customize your session. Copy and paste your assignment here: