Schedule Instruction

What does information literacy instruction look like at GRC?

Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring students to recognize when they need information and enabling them to ethically access, evaluate, and synthesize the needed information for academic, career, or personal gain.

Librarians can schedule tailored "point of need" information literacy instruction to be delivered

• in-person to your class in the library classrooms HL 213 or HL 217 or your your classroom,
• synchronously online (via Zoom to your class)
• asynchronously (creating or collaborating with you to design specialized class research guides or video tutorials to assist student with your research assignments)

How do I request information literacy instruction?

To enable librarians to prep for information literacy sessions, please provide:

1. A minimum of one week’s notice to schedule instruction
2. A copy of your assignment at least one week in advance.

To request instruction, please fill out the instruction request form:

Alternately you can directly contact the Library Liaison who works specifically with your division/department:

How should I prepare for an instruction session led by a librarian?

Library sessions work best when:

• Students have an assignment that requires them to use research or library resources.


• The librarian and instructor are collaborators and have discussed ahead of time the assignment, topics or themes, where students are in the process, outcomes and other key info. If you would like, librarians are happy to help you plan a research assignment.


• Students know the assignment before they come to the library.


• Students are graded or accountable in some way for participating in the library class.