CBC Library Class Registration Form
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Instructors: Use this form to schedule librarian-led information literacy instruction for your classes. You may schedule up to three sections of your class using this form. For questions, email the CBC Library at library@columbiabasin.edu or call 509-542-4890 or x2290.
Instructor Name *
Email Address *
Course Number *
Location *
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Librarian *
Is there someone in particular you'd like to have conduct your session?
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Special Instructions
We try to tailor each library session to fit your specific class. Please describe your assignment and/or course topics/themes and include any special instructions below.
Schedule Your Sessions
You may schedule up to three different sections of your class using this single form. Each section will receive the same course content, specified below. To arrange different content for a section, please use an additional form. NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR SCHEDULING ALTERNATIVE DATES. It simply allows you to arrange for the same content to be taught in multiple classes. If there is a scheduling conflict with the dates you request, a librarian will contact you to reschedule.
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Session 2
Date and time for second session.
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Session 3
Date and time for third session
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Option 1: Select a Standard Course Package
The classes listed below were designed by our librarians and provide a general overview of the library and the research process. All courses are 60 min. in length.
Standard Packages *
Option 2: Construct Your Own Course
In lieu of the standard course packages listed above, you may construct your own course by selecting from the modules listed below. Most modules are available in brief (5 min.), complete (10 min.), or advanced (20 min.) versions, depending on your needs. Be sure that the total of all modules does not exceed your class time.
Library Resources
An introduction to general library use and policies, laptops and course reserves, and more.
N/A
5 min.
10 min.
Clear selection
Exploring Your Topic
An overview of the research process with a look at a few general reference sources (both online and in-print). Longer sessions include a quick tour of CQ Researcher.
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5 min.
10 min.
20 min.
Clear selection
Responsible Use of Sources
Understanding and avoiding plagiarism.
N/A
5 min.
10 min.
20 min.
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Understanding Sources: Books
A look at the library catalog, including how to search for books, read a catalog entry, and find books on the shelf. Longer sessions include a quick tour of eBrary and other relevant databases, and interlibrary loan.
N/A
5 min.
10 min.
20 min.
Clear selection
Understanding Sources: Periodicals
An overview of different kinds of periodicals (scholarly, trade, popular) and introduction to our periodical databases. Advanced level places emphasis on identifying scholarly or peer-reviewed articles, the IMRaD (Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion) article format, and a look at journal finder.
N/A
5 min.
10 min.
20 min.
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Evaluating Sources
Evaluating sources based on relevance, reliability, and readability.
N/A
10 min.
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Basic Search Techniques
Keywords, Boolean operations, subject headings, and truncation.
N/A
10 min.
20 min.
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Using Library Databases
An in-depth exploration of either EBSCOhost or ProQuest, including creating a research folder, saving search results, filters, and subject thesauruses.
N/A
10 min.
20 min.
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Hands-on Workshop
Students will be allowed time in class to work with the library databases. We will also hand out librarian-created worksheets, at your request, that will allow students to practice the skills learned in class by searching for and identifying several types of sources from our library catalog and periodical databases.
N/A
10 min.
20 min.
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