Request Library Instruction

Overview

University of Utah faculty and teaching assistants are invited to request library instruction for their classes. A librarian will work with you to plan and deliver instruction relevant to your course and student research assignment.

Invite a Librarian to Teach

General Library Instruction

Librarians in the Undergraduate & Graduate Services (GUS) department provide foundational library instruction classes in:

• First-year writing
• Thesis and dissertation research and writing

Library Instruction classes can help students:

• Become familiar with library resources, spaces, and assistance to reduce library anxiety
• Learn research strategies for successful searches throughout the Libraries’ catalog and databases
• Focus a research topic and develop key search terms
• Distinguish primary from secondary sources
• Distinguish between scholarly, popular, and journalistic sources

How a Session Works

• The library instruction session takes place during your class time, on the date you choose.
• You may opt to have a librarian visit your class, conduct the session over Zoom, or for your class to visit the library.
• Request a full 75-minute session, a brief 30-minute session, or opt for a different session length presentation during a portion of your class.

To ensure a successful library instruction class, faculty are asked to:

• Submit your request two or more weeks prior to your desired date. Students benefit best from library instruction when they are in the process of working on a research assignment.
• Provide the syllabus and any specific readings or assignments associated with the class visit.
• Articulate clear learning objectives with the librarian.
• Be present at the library class along with your students. If you can’t be there for some reason, please assign a designee or the class will be rescheduled.

Contact us at dale.larsen@utah.edu if you have questions.