Instructional services offered by the Library

Individualized Instruction

Schedule an on-site meeting with a librarian

If you would like to arrange a session to learn how to use the library catalog, periodical indexes, the Internet, or other resources, please contact us. A session can be arranged that is specific to your needs.

To make arrangements, call 595-2642 or stop by the Reference Desk.

Schedule a Faculty/Staff Office Visit

Faculty and staff should contact their department's Library Liaison to schedule a visit.

Course-related Instruction

Librarians share with faculty a concern for improving the research skills of students and are prepared to meet with any class to discuss and demonstrate pertinent information sources and effective literature search strategies. To schedule a library session, contact your department's Library Liaison.

Discovering Research Program for High School Students

Area high school teachers are invited to bring junior and senior college-bound students to the Library for an introduction to college library resources. Students will participate in a classroom session which will include:

• A brief tour of the library
• A demonstration of the library's online catalog and other electronic resources
• A discussion of resources students will need for their research
• A handout which; lists resources students will find useful

After this session, students will be given hands-on experience using both print and electronic resources.

Discovering Research participants have access to the Library's collection, which consists of over 240,000 books, 1,400 current journal subscriptions, and over 11,400 audio-visual items. To access this large collection, students will use the library's computerized catalog, over 60 electronic indexes and abstracts, and other reference sources.

Wisconsin high school students may purchase Special Borrower's Cards for a fee of $5, which will allow them to check out library books. To purchase cards, students should bring their Social Security number and a picture ID.

Interested teachers should call Kimberley Bartosz (595-2730) to make reservations and to discuss the research needs of their classes. At least two weeks advance notice is required; group size is limited to 50 students. Visits may be scheduled for any day during the year, with the exception of two-week periods during mid-terms and final exams (call for exact dates). Teachers are encouraged to make reservations during less busy times such as university breaks or Thursdays and Fridays during semesters. Students will have better access to the library's resources during these periods.