Library Instruction Sessions

If any of your courses require research, your students can benefit from an information literacy session. 

What kind of instruction is offered?

We offer the following standard lessons in information literacy if there is a research assignment attached: 

Introduction to Academic Research  

Students are introduced to essential information literacy principles, offered an overview of select resources, and actively search for sources during the session. We encourage instructors to have students complete the "Introduction to Academic Research" Brightspace module prior to this session.  This is strongly encouraged for 50 minute classes.

Introduction to Academic Research - Peer-to-Peer Learning  

Students work together exploring library resources to find sources that satisfy their research subject, then share their processes and experiences with each other.  

Fact Checking  

Students are guided through hands-on exercises to practice fact-checking Web based information sources, the most effective method for evaluating information and rooting out disinformation and misinformation. 

Interactive Zine Library Tour 

Students interact with Library service points, ask questions, and explore our resources and spaces, all guided with a fillable zine.

Guided Library Tour  

Students are introduced to the physical spaces for individual and collaborative work, our various print collections, technological resources, and points of service. 

MLA Citations  

This interactive workshop covers basic formatting rules for APA citations with tutorial exercises that engage students during the workshop.   

APA Citations  

This interactive workshop covers basic formatting rules for APA citations with tutorial exercises that engage students during the workshop.   

Lessons can be tailored to a particular discipline or subject. We can focus our instruction on your course or even a specific assignment.

If you do not have a specific assignment, the following lessons are offered:

Fact Checking   

Students are guided through hands-on exercises to practice fact-checking Web based information resources, the most effective method for evaluating information and rooting out disinformation and misinformation. 

Guided Library Tour  

Students are introduced to the physical spaces for individual and collaborative work, our various print collections, technological resources, and points of service all guided with a fillable zine 

Interactive Zine Library Tour  

Students interact with Library service points, ask questions, and explore our resources and spaces

Jeopardy  

An engaging game of Jeopardy that introduces students to Ritz Library resources. 

Where is library instruction given and how long are lessons?

Lessons are usually held at the Library's classroom in Room H224, but we can also use your classroom or a lab. Lessons are 50 - 75 minutes long, but can be adjusted to your needs.  A guided tour of the library is about 20-30 minutes. 

Do you teach library instruction lessons at DCC @ Fishkill?

Information literacy lessons can be scheduled for any off campus locations, including DCC @ Fishkill.

I have a 6:30 pm class. Can you provide instruction at night ?

Yes. We will do lessons whenever there is a class.

What if I just want to bring a class in to use the library?

Call x8634 or email Reference to ensure that another class is not already scheduled to use the facilities.

How do I schedule a lesson?

The easiest way to schedule a lesson is to use the online form on the orientations tab of this research guide.  You can also email Reference Desk, call x8634, or stop by the Reference desk to schedule an information literacy session. Requests for lessons should be made at least two weeks prior to the lesson date. Classes are booked in the order they are received, so please book early.

Do I have to attend the lesson?

Yes, the instructor is expected to be at the lesson. 

Is there anything you need before the lesson?

For a class with a research assignment, a copy of the assignment must be sent to the Reference desk two weeks in advance so we will know what to cover. Otherwise, we review the right to reschedule the class.