Session 1

Library Guide Helpful Tips!

STEP 1:

Review the Research Process tab. This will help you understand the steps, or flow, of doing research.

STEP 2:

The BOOKS (GIL-Find) tab is the best place to search for books. When you need deep, long-form information about topics like people or theories, books can be a great option.

STEP 3:

The Galileo tab will help you become familiar with some Galileo basics like saving sources, navigating the results list, and locating citations.

Finally, watch the video below for the Session 1 class presentation!

Video for Session 1

Objectives Session 1

INFORMATION LITERACY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Session 1

Upon completion of information literacy instruction, students should be able to:

Identify appropriate resources for specific research needs. (2b)
Explain the function of a library database. (1a)
Search the library catalog in order to locate an appropriate resource. (1f)