The Library provides many resources and research assistance for all library users. We provide one-on-one assistance at the Information Desk where you are always welcome to ask any questions you many have. Whether it is finding a print book for your paper or using electronic resources, the Library also hosts group library instruction sessions you can sign up for and sessions for your entire class.

The library Information Desk is staffed with knowledgeable library staff members ready to answer your questions and help you find the information and resources you are looking for. We provide research skills training & one-on-one instruction on searching for electronic resources, e-books and print resources (books, audio/visual materials etc.).

• There is a laptop across from the printer/copier (Quick Ref) used to demonstrate search strategies with print and electronic resources;
• Use the Quick Ref laptop to quickly search our catalogue or website without having to take the time to login to a computer;
• If you have a question, just Ask Us!

Library Instruction classes teach people how to use the library databases to help with their research, course work, or just how to find stuff in the library. St. Mary’s Library offers instruction on:

• Introduction to Library Resources: This session will provide an overview of the resources to which the Library provides access, where to find them on the Library website, and the most effective methods of navigating the Library catalog. For Winter 2021 particular attention will be paid to resources that support online learning environments.
• Introduction to Online Research: This session will focus on the basics of academic research in online environments, including navigating the Library’s website and how to structure searches for optimized results.
• Using Subject Specific Databases: This session will build upon the basic search techniques taught in Introduction to Online Research (not required for attendance) and apply them to subject specific resources.
• Finding & using the e-books: Learn how to search for ebooks using Ebook Central & EBSCO Ebooks, & how to work with those ebooks online.
  

The Library usually offers 4 classes of each during the fall term on different days. For the winter term (January), the Library usually offers 2 of each session. Please check the Sessions Schedule for further details.

Seats are available in Library Instruction sessions on a first-come, first served basis. You can sign up for sessions & check the schedule of sessions online @ https://ss.stmu.ca/SelfService/Records/LearningCentreAppointments.aspx. Just use the StMU ID & Password that you use for StMU Webmail and for myStMU.

 

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Library Instruction Sessions - Winter Term 2021

SESSION	LOCATION	DAY	DATE	TIME
Introduction to Library Resources This session will provide an overview of the resources to which the Library provides access, where to find them on the Library website, and the most effective methods of navigating the Library catalog. For Winter 2021 particular attention will be paid to resources that support online learning environments.	Online	Friday	January 15, 2021	10:30 am - 11:30 am
Using Library Ebooks 3.0 Learn how to search for ebooks using Ebook Central & EBSCO Ebooks, & how to work with those ebooks online.	Online	Wednesday	January 20, 2021	1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Introduction to Online Resources This session will focus on the basics of academic research in online environments, including navigating the Library's website and how to structure searches for optimized results.	Online	Wednesday	January 20, 2021	2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Using Subject Specific Databases This session will build upon the basic search techniques taught in Introduction to Online Research (not required for attendance) and apply them to subject specific resources.	Online	Monday	January 25, 2021	12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Introduction to Library Resources This session will provide an overview of the resources to which the Library provides access, where to find them on the Library website, and the most effective methods of navigating the Library catalog. For Winter 2021 particular attention will be paid to resources that support online learning environments.	Online	Thursday	January 28, 2021	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Using Library Ebooks 3.0 Learn how to search for ebooks using Ebook Central & EBSCO Ebooks, & how to work with those ebooks online.	Online	Tuesday	February 2, 2021	9:00 am - 10:00 am
Introduction to Online Resources This session will focus on the basics of academic research in online environments, including navigating the Library's website and how to structure searches for optimized results.	Online	Tuesday	February 9, 2021	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Using Subject Specific Databases This session will build upon the basic search techniques taught in Introduction to Online Research (not required for attendance) and apply them to subject specific resources.	Online	Thursday	February 11, 2021	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Some courses will have one class dedicated to library instruction. These will be arranged by your instructor with the Library. In the event that a course in which you are enrolled has a library instruction session, these will be held in the one of the computer labs in the library. The focus of these sessions will be on course-specific content & materials, with special attention on subject-specific databases.