SCF Libraries: Faculty Services: Instruction Classes Menu

2024-2025 Classes Menu

3 Steps to Request a Class:

Select your preferred modality.
Select the topics to be covered.
Place your request below.

1. Pick a modality

A. Virtual instruction live/synchronous:

Live on TEAMS. Students can join from the classroom* or from home. TEAMS offers closed captions.
Interactive, in real time, including Q&A.
Quizzes provided for assessment at the end of the lesson.

B. Virtual instruction/asynchronous:

Instructional materials, prepared for your course (video tutorials, customized lists or guides, etc. )
These can be embedded in Canvas.
Librarians accessible for follow-ups.
Quizzes can be provided for assessment after watching the videos or using the materials.

C. Hybrid instruction:

Combination of a short face-to-face presentation with virtual interaction (before or after).
Two options:
- Flipped lesson: students watch videos or materials before coming to the Library for a follow-up or Q&A in person.
- Short lecture lesson: librarian presents a 15-minute demonstration in the Library, and students can ask questions later by email/chat/etc. Can also be followed by watching videos and video tutorials.
Quizzes for assessment can be provided.

D. Face-to-face instruction:

In person: in a Library classroom (Bradenton and Venice) or in your classroom (Lakewood Ranch).
Length and topics can be adjusted (see menu), assessment quizzes provided in the classroom or as follow-up.

* Instructor must ensure that the classroom is equipped for TEAMS.

2. Select topics:

Option #	Title / Suggested time	Content	Assessment Mapping
1	Overview of Library Services	Library services policy Library resources (print & digital) Library website overview	--------
2	General Research: Basic	How to research with Library resources Types of sources and purposes How to find books, eBooks, & more How to use Databases with examples/recommended	ACRL Framework: Research as Inquiry Dearing: Category C: Key/Transferrable Skills - Management of Information
3	General Research: Advanced	Requires students having taken Basic first. Advanced research strategies, Boolean operators, etc. Searching tips and tools in catalog and databases Applying filters and other techniques to refine results	ACRL Framework: Research as Inquiry + Scholarship as conversation Dearing: Category C: Key/Transferrable Skills - Learning Resources + Knowledge Base.
4	Specific Topics Research	Recommended databases and resources for specific topics. Searching techniques and suggestions for specific disciplines or topics.	ACRL Framework: Research as Inquiry + Scholarship as conversation Dearing: Category C: Key/Transferrable Skills - Learning Resources + Knowledge Base.
5	Documentation/Citing	Brief overview of plagiarism and documentation/ethics How to cite most common sources How to find and use citation tools or guides	ACRL Framework: Information has Value Dearing: Category A: Definition of Knowledge and Understanding - Ethical Issues
6	Evaluation of Sources	How to evaluate sources for accuracy, relevance, etc. Optional: Activity using an evaluation tool, e.g. CRAAP test or other (allow more time).	ACRL Framework: Research as Inquiry + Information has Value Dearing Category B: Cognitive/Intellectual Skills - Evaluation
7	Custom lesson	Special lesson, activity, or series of lessons aligned with a specific learning outcome, topic, project, or assignment. Can be presented live/synchronous on Teams, or in a series of videos and tutorials. Please collaborate with librarians to design a lesson for your specific needs.	Varies

Remember that we can also offer specific workshops around the dates of your assignments!

3. Click the box to submit your request:

Please contact any of the librarians if you have questions.

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