Library + Archives

Instruction

[Image: Back row: John Gage, Alex Mosakowski Front row: Cynthia Kane, Melissa Emo, Dr. Terri Summey]

Check out our instruction schedule for information about upcoming research workshops.

Instruction and Liaison Program

The library liaison is the primary contact between the Libraries & Archives and an academic unit (school, department, or program). The intention of the program is to provide each academic unit with the name of at least one person that they can contact in the library assistance with or information about library resources and services.

The library liaison is expected to be generally well informed about the Libraries' collections, services, and resources; and able to interpret and promote these to faculty and students in his or her academic unit. The library liaison is also expected to become knowledgeable in the subject matter, the curriculum, and the information and research needs of the academic unit.

Click for Information About Liaison Program Goals and Objectives

Library + Archives Tutorials and Instruction Sessions

Our library staff and faculty are dedicated to providing instruction that enables students to think critically about the information they consume every day. We provide them with the skills they need to access and use information ethically, responsibly, and productively in both the classroom and the professional workplace. We offer:

Library Orientation - This is a customized session that can range from a basic library tour to more interactive library games
General Library Tutorials - Presentations over library databases and other resources, using the library discovery layer, etc.
Focused English Composition Instruction
Customized Classroom Instruction (Subject/Course Specific Sessions) - Contact your subject librarians about more information about customized sessions for your course

Schedule Library Instruction for a Class

The librarians at the University Libraries & Archives are trained to provide a variety of library instruction sessions customized for your class. This may include a basic library orientation with a tour of our building to more sophisticated research sessions that cover specific library resources. To schedule a library instruction session, please contact your liaison librarian or the Reference Desk at 620-341-5207.

Liaison Librarian Directory

Below is our list of library faculty (librarians) at the University Libraries & Archives. Each faculty librarian is assigned a specific area as part of our library liaison program. To access their research guide collection, click on the faculty member's profile picture.