Services | Library Instruction
Success Strategies Seminars
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.
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://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SeminarBookings@stmuca.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/. Just use the StMU ID & Password that you use for StMU Webmail and for myStMU.
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Library Instruction Sessions - Winter Term 2023
| 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. | B104 | Monday | Jan 16 | 1:00 - 2:00 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. | MS Teams | Wednesday | Jan 18 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 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. | B105 | Tuesday | Jan 24 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| 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. | MS Teams | Wednesday | Jan 25 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
| How to Start a Research Project This session will focus on the very basics of starting a research paper, including how to narrow down your research question, find the right search terms, and organize your writing. | MS Teams | Thursday | Jan 26 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
| Advanced Online Research This session will build upon the basic search techniques taught in Introduction to Online Research (not required for attendance), including advanced Boolean techniques and searching within subject-specific databases and journals. | B104 | Monday | Jan 30 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Advanced Online Research This session will build upon the basic search techniques taught in Introduction to Online Research (not required for attendance), including advanced Boolean techniques and searching within subject-specific databases and journals. | MS Teams | Wednesday | Feb 1 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
| How to Start a Research Project This session will focus on the very basics of starting a research paper, including how to narrow down your research question, find the right search terms, and organize your writing. | B104 | Friday | Feb 3 | 10:00 - 11:00 am |
Course-Specific Instruction
Faculty are encouraged to request library instruction sessions delivered during class time. These sessions are customized to course content and designed to support upcoming research papers, with specific attention paid to Boolean Operators and subject-specific resources. These sessions can be delivered in your usual class space, in one of the Library’s computer labs, or via MS Teams.
One-shot sessions ranging from 45-110 minutes and embedded micro-sessions are available.
Faculty, book your instruction here! Please include the course number, length and number of sessions, and 2-3 proposed dates.