CECH Library Instruction Menu
This menu includes a variety of lessons that can be presented to your class, divided into four categories. Example content is listed for each lesson and does not dictate what will be presented in your class. Each library instruction session is tailored to meet the exact needs of the course and its students.
Considerations for Library Instruction
- It is always best for library instruction be presented within the context of an assignment which students are already familiar with.
- Most lessons require a minimum 30 minutes of class time
- Two weeks notice is appreciated when scheduling instruction. Contact your school's liaison librarian to schedule library instruction.
Searching the Library Catalog can include...
- Basic and advanced search
- Known item searching
- Keyword searching
- Using quotes and Boolean
- Subject headings
- Requesting materials
- Reading a catalog record and locating the item
Searching in a Library Database can include...
- Locating discipline-specific database
- Basic and advanced search strategies
- Keyword searching
- Boolean searching, phrase searching, and truncation
- Limiters
- Subject terms and indexes/thesauri
- Navigating the article record page and locating the item
Smart Use of Google Scholar can include...
- When to use Google Scholar
- Known item searching
- Citation tracking
- Linking to UC
- Author research
Finding Data can include...
- Navigating US Census data
- Using data tools from UC Libraries (SimplyAnalytics, Sage Data, ICPSR)
- Discipline-specific data sources
- Citing data
Identifying Keywords can include...
- Narrowing a topic
- Identifying search terms from a research question
- Identifying synonyms and related words
- Effectively communicating with the database
About Source Types can include...
- What is a scholarly source?
- Where to find scholarly sources
- Why scholarly sources are important
- Types of non-scholarly sources
- How to incorporate non-scholarly sources into academic work
Reading Scholarly Articles can include...
- Anatomy of a scholarly article
- Tips and tricks for reading an article efficiently
- Types of articles (empirical, review, etc)
- How to mine citations
Researching the Discipline can include...
- Using Cabell's Journalytics to research journals
- Researching authors on Web of Science
- Citation metrics
- Scopus
- Tools and strategies for a (mostly) comprehensive search
APA Citations can include...
- Citation elements
- Basic book/journal article citations
- In-text citations
- Free, online citation resources
- APA Academic Writer
- Citing 'weird' sources
Citation Tracing can include...
- Decipering citations
- Locating an article via the Journals tab
- Using a reference list
- Incorporating data into citation tracing with Web of Science
Citation Management with Zotero can include...
- Why use citation management software
- How to set-up Zotero
- Browser and word processing Zotero extensions
- Exporting citations to Zotero from a database
- Generating a bibliography
- Additional features
Searching UC Libraries collections for children's books and curriculum materials can include...
- Searching within collections (ie.e. children's books, mixed materials)
- Searching by title, author, and/or topic
- Decoding children's book call numbers and catalog record information
- Searching/ordering materials from outside of UC, including public libraries
Using INFOhio to engage students and enhance classroom instruction can include...
- How to login to INFOhio
- Finding tools by age/subject
Using a variety of tools to select books of quality for children and young adults can include...
- Locating quality children's books reviews
- Researching children's book awards
- Using TeachingBooks to find books by grade level, curricular area, genre, cultural experience, awards, and other criteria
Introduction to the MakerLab tour can include...
- Basic tour of the space
- Equipment demos
- Hands-on assistance with simpler tools like Cricut, die-cuts, or lamination
Introduction to Design Thinking can include...
- Basic instruction in commonly used design thinking frameworks
- Hands-on application of frameworks to low-tech making or simpler MakerLab tools
Introduction to Cricut can include...
- Basic instruction in Cricut Design Space and cutting a simpler paper or vinyl project
Introduction to Sticker Printing can include...
- Basic instruction in Canva and Adobe Illustrator to create sticker graphics and cut lines
- Basic instruction to Roland VersaStudio BN2-20 hardware and software
Introduction to Laser Cutting/Engraving can include...
- Basic instruction in xTool Design Space to cut/engrave a simple project
Introduction to 3D Printing can include...
- Basic instruction in TinkerCAD and Bambu Studio to create, edit, and print a simple project
Contact Us
Reach out to your school-specific liaison librarian to discuss instruction and schedule a session for your students or colleagues.
Madeleine Gaiser,
Liaison to Schools of Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology