Library Instruction

For LSC-University Center Faculty: Library In-Class Instruction

Through the LSC-University Center Library, your students have access to the same wide variety of library resources available at their home universities.

• Many students do not take advantage of these resources simply because they are unaware of them, or don't know how to use them.
• In-Class Library Instruction is available to make them aware and inform them of the means of using these research tools.
• The LSC-University Center Librarian will come to your class and give a short (1-hour to 1/2 hour) tutorial presentation.
• If you prefer, this presentation can be given in the library or computer lab
• The earlier in your students' academic careers they learn to use these resources, the greater their chances for student success!

Please call (936-273-7562) or email (Scott.A.Gilbert@lonestar.edu) the Librarian, Scott Gilbert to set up an appointment for your class. Each session will be customized for your specific discipline and home university.

Topics covered include:

• What a librarian can do for you
• How to get to all this great library stuff
• How to have books & other materials delivered to the LSC-University Center
• Why library resources are better than Wikipedia & Google
• Refining your project's topic
• Creating search keywords for your topic
• Choosing the best research databases for your topic
• How to search in research databases
• Citing sources in a project and where to get help with citation
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Using leading edge study tools and applications available on the internet

PS. Students are also welcome to come by my office for an individual Library Instruction session. Call ahead if you can to make an appointment.

Scott Gilbert, Reference Librarian
936-273-7562
Scott.A.Gilbert@lonestar.edu
Office Hours :
Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM