LibGuides: Faculty Resources -- Professional Development: Faculty Library Services

Library Instruction

Whether you call it information literacy, bibliographic instruction, library research help, or something else, the librarians are happy to come to your class and show your students how to use library resources, conduct good research, and more.

· Integrate library research into your assignments and outcomes

· Request a library guide webpage specifically for the topics you’ve assigned (see guides at kwu.libguides.com)

· Request handouts and video tutorials geared specifically for your assignments

· Remind your students to use one-on-one or small group “personal librarian” assistance

· Tours and workshops are available separate from class sessions

Downloadable Handouts:

Handout -- Library Basics
Information for students about hours, materials available, basic policies, and how to contact a librarian.
Handout -- Types of Sources
Handout for students which describes kinds of sources and materials in the library, the difference between popular and academic, what peer-reviewed means, and how to evaluate information found online.
Handout -- Search Strategies
Handout for students about ways to make online searching more productive, such as using advanced search features and using multiple databases.

Additional Services

Checkout Policy for Faculty: Books can be checked out for 1 year. DVDs can be checked out for 1 week.
Interlibrary Loan
Projector and screen to loan out
DVD collection
Reserves—put textbooks and readings on reserve
Book and DVD requests to add to the library collection

Need help?

Librarians and library assistants are available to help you whenever the library is open. Feel free to drop into Megan's office between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM, Monday-Thursday or 2P and 11P on Sundays, when classes are in session.

Megan Mack, Library Learning Commons Director
megan.mack@kwu.edu / 785-833-4397

Memorial Library Phone: 785-833-4395 (Front Desk)