Instructional Services

Reference Department, Thomas Cooper Library

The following information is for faculty and instructors who wish to bring a class to the library. Individuals who would like a tour of the Thomas Cooper Library should use the Library Tours page.

Class Tailored Sessions

Upon the request of an instructor, reference librarians can meet with individual university classes. Depending on the size of your class and your purpose, these sessions can take the form of:

• general library introductions
• hands-on instruction focusing on the information needs of a particular class, including effective database searching and evaluating information found on the WWW
• in-class visits

To arrange for an instruction session, please fill out the Library Instruction Request form or send an email to tclrefbi@mailbox.sc.edu that includes your:

• name
• contact information
• course number and title
• number of students
• class meeting time
• preferred dates and times
• specific needs or resources to be addressed

** Requests submitted at least one week in advance of the instruction date will receive first priority.

If you have specific questions, contact:

Karen W. Brown, Reference Librarian
803-777-4267

ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 instructors please contact:
Sharon Verba, Reference Librarian
803-777-8173

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Creating Assignments

A reference librarian can meet with you to discuss designing meaningful assignments that make use of library resources and services. We specialize in knowing what the library has available to support your teaching. Working with reference librarians can ensure that you do not ask students to use outdated resources or resources that are no longer available.

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Resource Guides

Don't have the time to give up a class for library instruction? We can develop resources guides that your students can use.

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Faculty/Staff Office Visits

Are you new and would you like a personal introduction to the library system? Do you have questions about a particular database or research project? Librarians are available for individual consultations, in the library or in your office. Please contact Marilee Birchfield, 803-777-4267.

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Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant Training

Librarians are available to meet one-on-one or with small groups of assistants to orient them to the library or show them effective database searching techniques. To make arrangements for a personal consultation for you or your research assistants, contact: Karen Brown, 803-777-4267