Library Resources 101
Effective Use of the University Library
Syllabus
Spring 2008
Section 1 (click here for
syllabus)
Wednesday -
10:00-10:50 a.m., LRC 107
Instructor:
Mindy
King
Section 2
(8 week session -
3/24/08 - 5/16/08)
Monday & Wednesday -
11:00 - 11:50 a.m., LRC 107
Instructor:
Nerissa Nelson
Section 3 (8
week session - 1/22/08 - 3/14/08)
Tuesday & Thursday -
11:00 - 11:50 a.m., LRC 107
Instructor:
Yan Liao
Section 4
Tuesday - 3:00-3:50
p.m., LRC 107
Instructor:
Tom
Reich
This class moves to different locations throughout the semester. Please consult your syllabus or check the
syllabus posted on the instructor's office door.
Purpose of this course: To become proficient and discerning in
using print, electronic, and other library resources to obtain relevant
information.
Ground rules:
- Attendance:
- This course is pass-fail. Attendance is
mandatory! To pass this class, students must
attend all classes and satisfactorily complete all
assignments on time. In the event of a true
emergency, contact the instructor. Classes must be made
up by the student with the instructor during the
instructor’s reference hours (which are posted on the
syllabus); the student must satisfactorily complete the
regular assignment; and the student must satisfactorily
complete an additional make-up assignment.
Any student with perfect attendance and 100%
satisfactory completion of all assignments will be
exempt from taking the final exam.
Materials:
- You are not required to purchase any materials for
this course.
Plagiarism:
- Students are responsible for reading and
understanding the University’s policies on
Academic Misconduct (see
p. 1-9). Please
also visit the Library’s guide on
Plagiarism
available through the Virtual Reference Desk.
Materials: You are not required to purchase any materials for
this course.
Final exams: Schedule to be announced
in class.
Syllabus for Section 4
(Schedule
is subject to change. Please check with your instructor)
|
Date and Location |
Activity/Topic |
Assignment |
|
Jan. 22/23 (LRC 107) |
Introduction:
Questionnaire. UWSP library homepage |
Homepage exploration |
|
Jan. 29/30 (LRC 107 & Lobby) |
Library
Tour I:
Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Reference, Reserve, TLC) |
None |
|
Feb. 5/6 (LRC 107) |
Simple
Library Catalog Searching: Title, Author, Subject Heading |
Catalog I |
|
Feb. 12/13 (LRC 107) |
Advanced Library Catalog Searching: Keyword, Phrase and Boolean Operators |
Catalog II |
|
Feb. 19/20 (LRC 107) |
Reference Books |
Reference Book Evaluation |
|
Feb.
26/27 (LRC 107) |
ReSearch Point I: Intro &
Quick Search/General Databases |
Databases I |
|
March 4/5 (LRC 107) |
ReSearch Point II:
Custom Search &
Subject Specific Databases |
Database II |
|
March 11/12 (LRC 107) |
Search
Strategies:
Intro to Search Techniques |
Search Strategies |
|
March 25/26
(Room 310) |
Library
Tour II:
Media Lab, IMC, Periodicals Area |
None |
|
April 1/2 (Room 107) |
Hands-on Lab |
In-Class Lab Assignment |
|
April 8/9 (LRC 107) |
Understanding and Creating Citations |
Citing Resources |
|
April 15/16 (LRC 604) |
Government Documents |
Gov Docs |
|
April 22/23 (LRC 107) |
Finding
Information on the Web:
Subject Directories and the Virtual Reference Desk |
Subject Directories |
|
April 29/30 (LRC 107) |
Finding
Information on the Web:
Search Engines |
Search Engines |
|
May 6/7 (LRC 506) |
University Archives |
None |
|