Librarians welcome the opportunity to participate on your Blackboard sites. Email Laura Dziekonski for more information.
Library Instruction Sessions
There are three levels of library instruction available. Subject-specific and Assignment-based sessions may be presented in either the library's or your classroom. So that you may discuss details and ask questions, the librarian-presenter will contact you as soon as you request a session.
- General Instruction (30-40 minutes)
- Tour of the physical plant (optional)
- Basic instruction on locating books and periodicals using online resources
- Subject-Specific Instruction (40-50 minutes)
- Introduction for majors or graduate students in a particular discipline
- Includes RACERtrac, subject-specific databases, and print resources
- May take place in the library or another classroom
- Can be tailored to fit specific course needs
- Assignment-Based Instruction (40-50 minutes)
- Classroom presentation that focuses on research tools appropriate for a specific assignment
- May take place in the library or another classroom
Request a library instruction session using the online form, or contact Laura Dziekonski at 270-809-4816, email laura.dziekonski@murraystate.edu
Instruction sessions in Special Collections may be arranged by contacting Special Collections at 270-809-6152; instruction sessions in the James O. Overby Law Library may be arranged by contacting the Law Library at 270-809-6758.
LOR 101, Library Research for Information Literacy
SyllabusLOR 101 Library Research for Information Literacy (2) -- A course designed to aid the student in locating, evaluating, and using information and information resources effectively. Includes an introduction to online access to information, familiarization with general reference sources and other information materials, and development of research skills for effective use of information resources.
For a current schedule, see the MSU Class Schedule (http://campus.murraystate.edu/classes) – type LOR as the department.
Instructors:
Linda Bartnik, 212 Waterfiled Library, 809-4151, linda.bartnik@murraystate.edu
Lilia Murray, 213 Waterfield Library, 809-3760, lilia.murray@murraystate.edu
Brad MacDonald , 213 Waterfield Library, 809-6221, brad.macdonald@murraystate.edu
Ashley Ireland , 210A Waterfield Library, 809-4819, ashley.ireland@murraystate.edu
See the MSU Libraries Faculty Directory for more information.