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How to Request Library Instruction Sessions

Do your students need to find and use library resources for class assignments?
Are you puzzled by your students’ choices of not-so-reliable resources when doing research?

We can help!

We are devoted to offering effective library instruction sessions for your students. Library instruction sessions are most successful when they are provided within the context of specific class assignments. Please send a copy of your assignment(s) when you request a library instruction session. We will be happy to work with you individually to create/modify your assignment. As library instruction sessions are collaborative in nature, we ask that you be present during the session.

To request library instruction for your class, please let us know:

Course number and name
Time/days of the week that your class regularly meets
Preferred time and date for library instruction (Please include a 1st choice and 2nd choice)
Number of instruction sessions
Number of students
Special needs (e.g. seating or technology for a student with disability)
Assignment(s) students are working on

Kindly provide us at least 7 days advance notice to enable the best possible scheduling and planning of your session. We can discuss possibilities of multiple sessions, hands-on sessions in LMC Classroom (2nd floor in the Library), information literacy assignments, or other options that best suit your course content and goals. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nicole Longpre (nlongpre@bcc.ctc.edu) or David Oar (doar@bcc.ctc.edu) or phone the Reference Desk at 425-564-6161.

Placing items on Reserve

Faculty may place library materials or items such as personal books and copies of articles for their students on reserve. Reserve items are located at the Circulation counter, and are available to students to check out for short periods of time. The instructor placing items on reserve determines the length of check-out time. Click the following link to download the Library Media Center's Reserve Guidelines.

Note: We need 48 hours to process reserve items! Please be advised that we require a 48-hour processing time and materials are processed in the order of the time received. All reserve materials--be it a book or one page reprint are labeled, barcoded, and entered in the automated library system. This is to ensure the availability of the items and provides security for each checkout. The process also enables students to locate reserve materials for their classes through the library online catalog. Please plan ahead when you bring materials to the library and inform your students accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Library Media Center provides the following services for faculty and staff ONLY:

Please be detailed with your request and include your name and phone number. Staff will confirm your request as soon as possible.

Additional online resources:
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BCC's "Request for Copyright Permission" Form
BCC's form to apply for copyright clearance. If you have questions about copyright clearance, please contact Myra Van Vactor, LMC Director at 425-564-3056 or mvanvact@bcc.ctc.edu.
Guidelines for the Formulation of an Assignment
These guidelines will help you create assignments that promote sophisticated use of information resources and critical thinking skills.
Information Resources Skills Quiz
How much do your students know about finding and using library resources? This quick quiz will help you determine your students' strengths and weaknesses.