Amnicola Campus Assignment-Related Instruction Policy

The purpose of the Library Instructional Services Program is to support the educational mission of the College by teaching students in all disciplines how to find, select, and evaluate information in such a way that it has relevance to their courses, adds meaning to their lives by encouraging and facilitating intellectual independence and lifelong learning.

Assignment-Related Classes

If a class instructor incorporates an assignment that requires use of library resources into his/her course, scheduling a library class is encouraged. A library instructor will tailor a 50-minute class to focus on the skills and strategies required to complete the specific assignment. If you would like assistance in designing a library-related assignment, please contact Tisa Houck through one of the following methods:

1. Complete the Request for Assignment-Related Class form available from the Library home page (http://library.chattanoogastate.edu). Click on the Classes tab and then Request for Assignment-Related Class.
2. Call Tisa Houck, Coordinator of Access Services, at 697-2577.  You will be asked to provide by phone the information requested on the Request for Assignment-Related Class form.

Please note the following:

1. The class assignment should be sent to the Coordinator of Access Services prior to the library class.
2. Classes should be scheduled 7 days prior to desired date.
3. Students should bring copies of their library-related assignments with them to the library class.
4. Faculty are encouraged to interact with students and library instructors during the class.

Classes Brought to the Library to Study/Work

Faculty should schedule "work in library" time with Elijah Scott, Coordinator of Reference Services, at x2571. The library welcomes faculty and students who come to the library as a class during their class period to work on assignments requiring library resources. However, to ensure access to computers and reference assistance, faculty are requested to notify Elijah Scott in advance that they are coming so that we can be prepared to assist the additional group(s).

Revised 05/03
Reviewed: Department Heads
Approved: Victoria P. Leather, Dean of Library Services, November 29,1999
Editorial Revision:  Victoria P. Leather, Dean of Library Services, November 21, 2002; June 18, 2004.

Approved:  Fannie Hewlett,  Vice-President for Academic Affairs, June 30, 2004