Instructional Services
- INFORMATION LITERACY SEARCH SKILLS ONLINE TUTORIAL: The Library's tutorial introduces you to: the difference between a library and the World Wide Web; finding books as well as articles in periodicals; developing a search statement to better access library databases; locating an item in our library; evaluating free information on the World Wide Web; and citing the source of your information. The tutorial ends with a challenge of your information literacy skills.
- EVALUATING INFORMATION ON THE "FREE WEB" (pdf) (html)
- LIBRARY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT MOORE LIBRARY: Library Instruction is provided to individuals, groups, and classes to assist them in developing research and critical thinking skills. Please consider scheduling the instruction session when it will have the biggest impact for the students; i.e., as close to the time of need as possible. Please make your request at least one week ahead of the requested instruction session. You may request library instruction by completing the Library Instruction Reservation Form or by calling Robert Lackie (896-5626).
- SOME INFORMATION LITERACY TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS: Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate. and use effectively the needed information" (ACRL, 2000). Click on this link to view some key information literacy terms with their definitions as well as to link to ACRL's Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education site.
- INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education adopted by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), January 18, 2000.
- SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Information on obtaining individualized training as well as information on free Library Workshops.
- MOORE LIBRARY INSTRUCTION CALENDARS: All of the schedules for Moore Library facilities and activities.
- NOODLETOOLS: "...is a suite of interactive tools designed to aid students and professionals with their online research. From selecting a search engine and finding some relevant sources, to citing those sources in MLA or APA style, NoodleTools makes online research easier!"
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING GOVERNMENT CD-ROMS (text file or download as Rich Text File, 34.2 KB): Government document CD-ROMS are available from the Moore Library circulation desk, and may be checked out of the library. Use the following instructions to load CD-ROMS into your computer.
- IS IT A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL ARTICLE OR ISN'T IT?: A guide to help students determine whether or not an article should be considered "scholarly".
- A RESEARCH GUIDE FOR STUDENTS: "The goal of this Web site is to provide all the necessary tools for students to conduct research and to present their findings. ... The site also provides guidelines on: How to write an A+ research paper, How to effectively deliver a presentation, How to format a research or term paper, How to quote passages, How not to plagiarize, How to write Footnotes and Endnotes with examples on writing First Footnotes and Endnotes in MLA style plus a Footnotes Sample Page and an Endnotes Sample Page.
