CSULB University Library
 Library Instruction
  Course-Integrated Instruction

We have many options to best suit your and your students' needs. 
Successful library instruction not only provides an orientation to the University Library and our resources, but also to the intellectual and social issues surrounding information. This is referred to as Information Literacy or Information Competency (read more in our Information Competencies Webliography).

Virtual Instruction

Library Basics Tutorial
Your students can learn the basics of using the library through this simple tutorial.  Online video segments are integrated into this tutorial.

SURF: Students Understanding Research Fundamentals
The SURF tutorial
is design for undergraduate students in general education courses, working on 2-5 page paper, speeches or presentations.  The tutorial will help them find, analyze and incorporate scholarly research into their papers and assignments.

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In-Class Instruction

Subject Specialist librarians can work with you to include library instruction in your classes.  We tailor our instruction to meet your needs.  Classes can be held in the library or in your classroom, can be one-time or multiple sessions, and the time length is flexible based on your students needs. We can teach your students about:

Use our Library Instruction Request Form to request an instructional session, or contact your Subject Specialist Librarian.

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Designing Effective Assignments

Learn how to incorporate the library and Information Competency into your assignments.  We have suggestions, examples and lessons plans to incorporate the library in your classes.  To collaborate with your subject librarian on this task please contact them directly.

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Bibliographies, Handouts, or Web Guides

A librarian will provide a customized guide (in print or on the Web) that highlights the library's resources for a specific course or subject area.  Contact your subject librarian to request.

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Information Competency

CSULB Library Information Competency Home
Read about the concepts and pedagogy behind Information Competency.  Learn about how the CSULB University Library is working towards integrating information competecies and current projects and grants.

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  Last Updated 1/28/08