Library Instruction Request Form

Provide all of the requested information so that we may better prepare for your session. Items marked by a red asterisk * are required.
Submit only one class session at a time.
Submit your request 10 working days in advance of the instruction date request.

* Your Full Name:
* Email:
Telephone Number (off-campus add area code too):
* Your Course: Filter list by any word or course number:	Or enter another class, club, or organization not listed:
* Number of Students That Will Attend the Session:
Do Any Students In Your Class Have Special Needs?
If "YES," Please Specify:

* Preference for the location of the session:	Wells Library Instruction Clusters (or other campus library) Your classroom (building & room)
Date & Time Requested For Library Instruction: Note: The course instructor's attendance is required at all library instruction sessions.
* First Choice:	(mm/dd/yyyy) TO
* Second Choice:	(mm/dd/yyyy) TO
* Third Choice:	(mm/dd/yyyy) TO

To help us prepare for the session, briefly describe your primary class assignment/need:
My students have a research-based assignment for which they are required to use the libraries’ resources. Other * Describe the assignment or need.
We find library instruction to be most beneficial for students who are working on a research assignment and are made aware of the requirements of that assignment before attending a library instruction session.
Learning Objectives for the session (check all that apply):
Create effective searches using appropriate key words and concepts (selecting search terms and using Boolean Operators, etc.) Select appropriate library research tools for their information need Locate existing information from various sources (to use in a course assignment and combine with original thought or analysis to produce new information) Identify the purpose and audience of potential information sources (popular vs. scholarly, current vs. historical) Become aware of the need to cite sources appropriately Become familar with citation management software (EndNote Web / Zotero) Other:
Suggest relevant sample topics (Note: This will help the library instructor prepare relevant hands-on demonstrations):

To help us customize the session to your students, please take a moment and tell us more about your students.
Overall my students: (check all that apply)
Enjoy group work Actively participate in class (e.g. the students are talkative) Prefer to complete tasks on their own instead of in a group Are very creative Enjoy competition Like to be active (e.g. the students are more engaged if they have the opportunity to move around and interact with other students)
Give any additional information that will help us provide your students with a beneficial instruction session, request a specific instructor, or branch library:


You will receive a confirmation by e-mail within 3 days of submitting your request.