East Campus Library
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 and adds meaning to their lives and 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 Dwight Hunter or Laura Young as noted below.

There are several methods of scheduling an assignment-related class.

1. Complete a Form.  Complete the Request for Assignment-Related Class form.
2. Phone. Call Dwight Hunter or Laura Young at the East Campus Library, 697-4797, or on campus extension 4546. You will be asked to provide by phone the information requested on the request for class form.

Please note the following:

1. A copy of the class assignment must be sent to the East Campus library staff prior to the library class.
2. All classes must be scheduled 7 days prior to desired date.
3. Students must bring copies of their library-related assignments with them to the library class.
4. Class instructors 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 Dwight Hunter or Laura Young. 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 us in advance that they are coming so that we can be prepared to assist the additional group(s).

Revised 04/04 adapted from policy 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.