Does Information Gateway Replace Library Instruction?
No. We continue to offer course-related library instruction and hope that you will incorporate it into your syllabus. Please see the Information Office’s online request form to view the various types of tours offered and schedule a session for your class. Research has shown that: • Students learn best and retain most when they need the information. • Library instruction is more effective when the course instructor is present. • Library instruction can be more effective when coordinated with a class assignment. Lovejoy Library has one electronic classroom that is used for demonstrations and hands-on training sessions. These are heavily booked, so please schedule early to reserve the date and time you need. Requests will be filled on a first-come basis. To arrange a library instruction session contact: Lydia Jackson, Instruction Librarian (email: ljackso@siue.edu) or Matthew Schmitz, Reference and Instruction Specialist (email: maschmi@siue.edu). You can also contact the appropriate subj
