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Bibliography Instruction A major function of the Johnson & Wales University Charleston campus library is to provide bibliographic instruction (BI). The model that we follow is to offer individualized instruction (or coaching) as needed by the students. This is best accomplished when an instructor recommends library use and gives assignments accordingly. Assignments Correctly formulated assignments are the basis for successful student research. We cannot emphasize enough our willingness and ability to offer small suggestions or comprehensive ideas for assignments that are effective, interesting and make the best use of library resources. In any case, putting a copy of all assignments in the library box in your departmental office before it is given to the students will make our job much easier! Class Visit Arrange with Carolyn Kolconay to bring a class to the library for an assignment specific lesson highlighting the use of appropriate library materials is encouraged. The format is 20 minutes of demonstration by the librarian which is followed by a working, "hands on," session. Class bibliographic instruction is also done by Carolyn. Books and Magazines The library's collections are selected to support the courses taught at the Charleston campus. Access is simple and library staff will be happy to deliver any book or magazine to your office. We solicit your recommendations of titles to be added to the library and request that you contact Carolyn Kolconay Faculty are not charged late fines but lost or damaged materials have a replacement fee. These fees are assessed at the end of each term and are billed to the faculty member's department if unpaid after 60 days. Questions should be addressed to Azile Owens-Todd. Videos The Barry L. Gleim Library has a superb collection of over 1,000 videos to help make your lectures multi-sensory. The video catalog is available in the library in subject-title-number binders. Videos circulate to faculty, staff and students for three-day periods but can be put on hold for instructors. Reserves A great way to strengthen students' utilization of the library is for an instructor to place materials "on reserve." Required or recommended reading (or viewing in the case of videos) can be designated or the librarians can suggest items to compliment your course objectives. Please complete the reserves form or email Carolyn Kolconay. Databases The newest and most confusing library resources are electronic subscription databases, their contents and methodology seem to be recreated and reconfigured on a daily basis. Together, the faculty and the librarians should investigate the power of the Internet in order to increase our information literacy. We invite you to email Carolyn Kolconay. |
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