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§Group Orientation / Instruction

WCCCD librarians provide library orientations to teach students how to access online and traditional print materials. A basic library tour includes introductions to the library online catalog, magazine and journal databases, and the internet. It can also be tailored to suit the needs of an individual instructor and class. Instructors, you need to:

Schedule an appointment for library orientations so that students may develop their information-seeking skills .

Share research assignments beforehand with librarians so that library orientations are focused and effective.

Attend library orientations with classes so as to emphasize the tours' importance.

§Research Assignments / Reserves

We further encourage instructors to consult with their campus librarians in the design of research assignments.

The librarians can determine whether the library has the resources necessary to meet the specific requirements of an assignment, and perhaps suggest print and electronic sources to enhance the students' learning experience. The librarians can also determine whether materials are limited to the extent that certain items should be placed on reserve. If you have an item or know of something in the library collection that you would like to place on reserve, please complete a Reserves Request Form and submit it to your campus library. To contact a librarian on your campus, select one of the campus links at the top of this page.

Instructional Materials(videos)

SEARCH the online WCCCD Catalog Go to WCCCD web page , Click on WCCCD Library, then Library Catalog.
Choose Keyword Search. Type: videorecording and [search term, e.g. cell]
Go to Full Record for Title and Call Number.
ORDER videos in the following ways:

(Always indicate your full name, date of use, location/time needed), then:
Call or come to DistrictLRC(313-496-2883) between 8:30-4:30 M-F.
E-mail District LRC:districtlrc@wcccd.edu
At Campus LRC, fill out materials request form and give to librarian.

Loan Period 2 weeks; Videos can be shipped for pickup at Campus LRCs. Allow 2 days ship.

Reservation of AV/TV/PC Equipment

For ordinary campus instructional equipment, reserve from your CampusLRC by phone, email or Semester Reservation Form

For longer off-campus use and special events, contact District LRC well in advance

First come, first served

For multiple pieces, reserve one week in advance

Viewing rooms booked for one class period

For overnight off-campus arrange with Campus LRC

Circulation of AV/TV/PC Equipment

Faculty/Staff responsible for pickup/return. When LRC closed, return to Administration
or Faculty office as directed by LRC personnel.

Show I.D. or class roster when picking up equipment. Students picking up for instructor must have
instructor's I.D.

First come, first served

For multiple pieces, reserve one week in advance

Viewing rooms booked for one class period

For overnight off-campus arrange with CampusLRC

Troubleshooting AV/TV Equipment

If can't solve problem in classroom, return equipment for replacement

Report problems when returning equipment

§Training for Faculty

Not quite sure how the library catalog works? Want to see if a campus library carries a particular journal? Need help in working the libraries' subscription databases into your class assignments? (Review our selection of subscription databases.) Want to hone your Web-searching skills? Make a librarian's day by contacting your campus library for a one-on-one session. We can cover whatever aspects of research you need. To contact a librarian on your campus, select one of the campus links at the top of this page.

§Recommend Materials & Web Sites

Do the libraries, or does the library Web site, lack something you and your students need? Just ask for it. We want to have the right books, journals, videos, CDs and more in the libraries, and we want the Web site to provide you the with the online resources you need to support successful teaching and learning. To contact a librarian on your campus, select one of the campus links at the top of this page.

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