Schedule a session with the Library's online Library Instruction Request Form.
Or, find out more by browsing the FAQs for Library Instruction below.
Library Instruction workshops are information sessions hosted by librarians. During a session, information about CF library services and resources is provided to CF students, faculty, staff, and others. Topics may include information about the material available at our onsite library, our virtual component, and how to access the material. Many more resources are available.
The sessions are usually for an entire class, allowing many students to learn about what the library offers and ways students, faculty, etc. benefit from using the library.
People learn how to navigate the library's online catalog and databases, request items from this library and others, etc.
Information can be added to the session, such as needs related to your specific class, subject, and assignments. We also discuss MLA and APA citation styles.
CF students, instructors (faculty and adjuncts), staff, and others. A session allows many people to learn about what the library offers and ways to benefit from using the library.
Sessions may be scheduled for an entire class plus/minus the instructor.
Additionally, we offer sessions for groups of instructors and/or staff. One to one information sessions are also offered.
Library Instruction Sessions are offered onsite or virtual.
Onsite sessions are at CF Citrus Campus, and can be held in the library or in a classroom.
Online library instruction is Zoom and Canvas friendly.
Library instruction sessions are offered year-round, during the library's hours of operation. We work with your preferences and time needs.
During a session, information about CF library services and resources is provided to attendees. Topics start with explaining who we (library staff) are, the material available at our onsite library, our virtual component, and how to access materials.
People learn how to navigate the library's online catalog and databases, request items from this library and others, assorted benefits from using the library, etc.
Information and topics can be added to the session, such as needs related to your specific class, subject, and assignments. We also discuss MLA and APA citation styles.
Typically, we have three time frames for library instruction.
Sample time frames:
If needed, you may schedule a 10 minute demo first, and then a longer session later in the term.
In the two longer session formats, library staff have the opportunity to show your students library material and search terms that are paired with your course subject(s), resources related to specific assignments, and an optional library tour.
Visit us in person, phone, email, or use the online Library Instruction Request Form.
Edith Ramlow – Librarian & Manager, Citrus Campus, Bldg. 2, 202, ext. 6120, ramlowe@cf.edu
Rachel Baril, ext. 6153, barilr@cf.edu
We understand things happen that can cause a person to miss an instruction session, and have a plan for it.
When an instructor cannot attend a session, we ask that the instructor: