Michigan State University Libraries - Request a Library Instruction Session

Request a Library Instruction Session

Please fill the following form out completely and click "Continue" to request a class for library instruction. All requests for instruction will be confirmed as soon as possible. Questions may be directed to libinstr@mail.lib.msu.edu.

Library Instruction also offers numerous instruction materials and resources.

Library Instruction Session Request Form

Required fields denoted with asterisk (*).

Faculty/Instructor Information

! Faculty/Instructor Information !

Faculty/Instructor MUST be present during the instruction session.

*Name:

*Phone:

*Email address:

*Re-type email address:

Course Information

*Course No. and Section No. (e.g., WRA150-007):

*Number of Students:

Library Instruction Session Information

! Library Instruction Session Information !

Complete one form for each section. Classes are a minimum of 50 minutes.

Preferred Librarian: Please note that we will make every effort to accommodate your request based on schedule.

Special Needs may include accommodations for persons with disabilities.

*Date and Time Requested for Library Session:

*1st Choice:

*Date:

*From:

*To:

*2nd Choice:

*Date:

*From:

*To:

*3rd Choice:

*Date:

*From:

*To:

Other Session Options:

Preferred Librarian:

Special Needs:

Assignment Information

! Assignment Information !

Subjects to be covered: e.g. "ethical issues in biotechnology" or "American women authors"

(See Tips)

*I will submit my syllabus and assignment via:

Email to: libinstr@mail.lib.msu.edu

Campus mail to Library Instruction, E119 Main Library

*Specific subjects or research topics discussed in class:

I would like to collaborate with a librarian on library research assignment design for these subjects (optional):

Special Areas of Emphasis

! Submitting This Form !

After you submit this form, it will be checked for errors and you will have the opportunity to look over your request. Once you confirm your request on the next page, you will receive an email indicating that the request has been received.

Please note that your session is not actually approved and scheduled until an instruction librarian contacts you to confirm one of the dates you requested.

You may check up to 20 minutes worth of areas of emphasis, or specify an additional area and time that you would like the instructor to focus on.

A library tour will be included if your session is scheduled for longer than 50 minutes.

Evaluating Web Pages (10 minutes)

Finding Primary Sources (10 minutes)

Government Documents (10 minutes)

Special Collections (10 minutes)

Other - Please explain below (up to 20 minutes):