instruction
Introduction
to the Program
To help patrons take advantage of the vast array of information resources now available through the Library, CRIO offers a variety of educational opportunities for students and faculty. Our goal is to meet the needs of our teaching faculty in educating their students on how to conduct library research promoting information fluency in the Cornell community.
Course-Related Instruction
We offer course-related instruction to students at all levels. We work closely with the First-Year Writing Program but we also provide instruction for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses. During a class session in our hands-on instructional facility, we give students an overview of the library system, explain library research methodology, and provide a hands-on experience with the Cornell Library Catalog and appropriate networked resources. Each student also receives a web-based bibliography of reference materials relevant to a specific library assignment. See the list of course bibliographies.
Many upper-level undergraduate and graduate students at Cornell are reasonably comfortable using the libraries, but there are times when a new course demands the use of unfamiliar resources that can be frustrating to even the most sophisticated library user. Census material, government documents, complex databases, and microforms are among the sources that can cause difficulties. For students needing such materials, we offer a more advanced form of instruction keyed to the specific needs of the course. Upper division students are also more focused on a specific discipline and can benefit from an advanced orientation to the literature in their field.
Workshops
These classes on creating web pages, using RefWorks and EndNote bibliographic management software, desktop mapping software, legislative research, and library research are offered on a first-come, first-served basis to the Cornell community. Check the schedule for class times, dates, and further details.
Orientation
We also offer a variety of orientation activities for new students and faculty. These activities include tours, library research sessions, and special sessions for international students among other things. See a recent schedule of orientation events.
Coordinator for Instruction:
Tony Cosgrave
109 Uris Library
ajc5@cornell.edu
607-255-7148