Library Instruction For Your Classes

The Volunteer State Community College Library Instruction program promotes information literacy involving library faculty, classroom faculty and other professionals using various combinations of teaching and learning techniques. The Presidential Committee of the American Library Association defines information literacy as having the abilities required to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Instruction in the library forms the basis for lifelong learning in all disciplines and in all learning environments. Library instruction focuses on the learner being able to make efficient and effective use of the available resources and personnel in the identification and procurement of material to meet an information need. In real situations, the learner will be comfortable with library personnel and will be familiar with and be able to use library resources for needed information. When doing research on a topic, the learner will be proficient in following steps in carrying out search strategy. The learner will become self-directed and will be able to assume control over his/her own learning.

To schedule a library instruction in the Rosemary Rogers Research Center:

1. Check the master schedule for possible conflicts:
   • Open Microsoft Outlook
   • Open Public Folders
   • Open All Public Folders
   • Open Academic Affairs
   • Open LRD/Library/Learning Resources
   • Open Research Center Calendar
2. Send email to Livy Simpson (or call at x3414) in the library and include the following information:
   • Name/ Department/ Course Number
   • Email Address/ Phone Extension
   • Instruction Date Requested/ Alternate Date
   • Class Time
   • Class Size
   • Suggestions for demonstration topics along with a copy of student assignment
   • Any requests for specific library sources, databases and Internet resources or for a library tour.
3. When your class is added to the schedule, a confirmation will be sent to your email. If there is a conflict, alternatives will be suggested.