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Library Instruction: Complete Class List
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Undergraduate
Classes
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Library Orientation: UNIV
1301
A general overview of what types of materials are in the library and
available through the databases, as well as a basic orientation to
library services.
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Library Orientation: English
1302
An introduction to finding library materials. Students learn how
to search the library catalog, find print journals, and use one or two
general databases to find articles. Students are introduced to
the main types of articles they may find in the databases (scholarly
vs. popular), and learn to identify how different types of information
can be used in their research and writing. Examples and sources
used in the classes are based on the students' research
assignments.
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Internet/ Web
Evaluation
Most students use the free internet as their first stop in the research
process. This course helps students learn how to search the web
more effectively and how to critically evaluate the sources they find
online. It also helps students decide when the web might provide
the best sources for information and when it would be better to use a
database, print journal, or book.
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Course-Specific
Classes
Based on the content and the types of materials students are expected
to use in a specific course. These courses can be designed for any
level of student.
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Finding Articles/ Finding
Books
These are short classes that you can schedule any time during
the semester as needed. The course consists of catalog or
database demonstrations that focus on the research goals of your
class.
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Library Resources for Majors
If your department has a class that all new majors are
required to take, consider scheduling an instruction class that
introduces students to the classic reference and research sources in
your field. This class includes subject-specific database
instruction and an overview of web-based materials in the field of
study.
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Library Tours
We are always happy to schedule a library tour for your class, either
as part of one of the sessions above or separately.
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Distance Education
We can work with faculty to make sure that their distance
education students are able to best access library resources. The
type of instruction will depend on the needs of the class and the
technology that is being used.
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Creating Library Exercises
Librarians are available to assist with the creation of
library exercises/ assignments and to review assignments currently in
use.
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To schedule a class online, please click here. For more
information, please email ngoodman@utpa.edu, or call
381-3331.
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Graduate
Classes
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Introduction to Graduate Research at UTPA
Library
An introduction to library services for graduate students. This
class includes an overview of subject-specific databases and reference
materials for the field of study and a discussion of how to find
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Graduate-level Subject Specialization
Classes
These classes focus on specific research areas within a given field of
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Individualized Database Training
In-depth examinations of discipline-specific databases. |
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Support for Graduate Assistants
Help with designing library assignments that will compliment
your syllabi and learning objects for undergraduate classes.
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Creating Library Exercises
Librarians are available to assist with the creation of library
exercises/ assignments and to review assignments currently in use. |
To schedule a class online, please click here. For more
information, please email ngoodman@utpa.edu, or call
381-3331. |
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Faculty,
Staff, and Administration
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Customized Training
Librarians are available to come to faculty or staff meetings to speak
on a variety of subjects concerning our services and materials,
including demonstrations of new databases or database changes in your
discipline. We also give workshops on using library assignments
to optimize student learning, how to minimize plagiarism, and other
topics related to information literacy.
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One-on-One Research Consultations
Training in new electronic resources, such as subject-specific
databases. |
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Other Classes
Our goal is to provide students, faculty, and staff with the tools that
they need to use our information resources effectively. If you
have an idea for a class other than those listed above, please let us
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| To schedule a class online, please click here. For more
information, please email ngoodman@utpa.edu, or call
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Reference & Instruction Department
Contact: (956) 381-3331.
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