Ivy Tech Libraries: HLC Visit 2019: Library Instruction

The Valparaiso Campus Library offers instruction in many ways:

In person, either one-on-one or in a group classroom setting.
Virtually via email, phone, or web based instruction
Self- guided handouts on how to find materials in the library
Via CREDO Instruct - an interactive tutorial that can be embedded into the classroom
Google Search Tips - a guide to better internet searching

Lesson Plans

Below you will find examples of a lesson plan for in-class library instruction.

Course Research Guides

Below you will find some examples of research guides prepared for in-class library instruction sessions.

IVYT 111
This research guide covers the common assignment for IVYT 111.
ENGL 111
This research guide is used as an example for faculty and covers English 111 topics.
PSYC 101
This guide was used in the Spring 2019 semester for N. Haskin's Psychology 101 course.

Instructional Handouts

Below you will find examples of self-guided instructional handouts available in the library.

These handouts cover how to find types of materials using a variety of databases:

Finding Reference
Using CREDO Reference & CQ Researcher.
Finding Periodicals
Using article databases EBSCOhost, ProQuest’s Research Library, and Gale PowerSearch
Finding Electronic Books
Using Ebook Central (ProQuest), eBook Collection (EBSCO), and Skillsoft books
Finding Media
Using Films on Demand, EBSCO Images, and Naxos Music Library

The handouts below show how to use a specific database.

Credo Instruct

CREDO Instruct - Ivy Tech Library Information Literacy tutorials made up six modules with topics ranging from basic research skills, selecting and evaluating resources, and citation skills.

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