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Research Toolkit: Get support for research with explanations about common processes, how-tos, and tutorials.
Online Encyclopedias: Search or browse a wide variety of encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Find Articles & Databases: Article and specialty databases including nursing, auto repair, art, and many other subjects.
Find Statistical Information: Links to statistics on the web.

Research Guides: Research guides will help you find articles, books, and reliable websites.
Citation Guides & NoodleTools: MLA and APA citation resources with real-life examples.

Students With Disabilities: Special library services are available to students with disabilities.
Computer & Technology Help: Contact the Student Help Desk (SHeD) for assistance with Moodle, myLane, and more!

Reserve a Study Room: Make reservations for small or large groups (students only).
About Course Reserves: Books, videos, articles, etc. that have been reserved by an instructor for student use.
Library Makerspace: 3D printing, laser cutting, button making, sewing and more!

Borrow, Renew, Return: Learn about borrowing books, videos, and other materials.
Borrow From Other Libraries: Request items through Summit or interlibrary loan when the Library doesn't have what you are looking for.
Patron Services Matrix: A list of available library services for each type of library user.

Request Library Instruction: Instructional sessions for your classes to help students develop information literacy skills.
Research Toolkit: Get support for research with explanations about common processes, how-tos, and tutorials.
Place Materials on Reserve: How to place items on reserve in the Library.

Inklings Newsletter: Lane Community College Library's Newsletter for LCC Faculty published once per academic term: Fall, Winter, & Spring.
Copyright/Fair Use Guide: A one-stop place for faculty, administrators, and staff to consult on copyright and fair use issues.

Liaison and Subject Specialists: As the Library's academic liaisons, librarians can help faculty in a variety of ways.

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Library Instruction Request

Hello, and thank you for your interest in information literacy and research skill-building! Please complete this form and a Lane librarian will reply by email within 2 business days. Your request is not confirmed until we reply with availability and options for your students.

Instructor's Name *

LCC email address *

Course or group *

Number of students *

Library Integration Type *

Librarian introduction in your course (10 minutes; in-person, Zoom or pre-recorded video)Quick introduction of a librarian to your students for the purpose of fostering familiarity with and comfort reaching out to library staff.

Library instruction session (30 minutes to 1+ hours depending on request; in person or Zoom)Live teaching session focused on research skill-building topics, such as: brain-storming/concept mapping, finding sources, developing keywords, or evaluating sources. Please schedule your session to correspond with a specific assignment.

Create a video or slide deck (video examples and slide deck examples)Collaborate with a librarian to develop a video or mini-lesson in slide deck format covering your assignment, discipline, or a specific database.

Create a research guide (examples)Collaborate with a librarian to create a webpage outlining the available research resources for your assignment, course, or discipline.

Develop a Research Toolkit activity (for Moodle course/syllabus)The Research Toolkit provides an overview of the library research process. Work with a librarian to incorporate a portion of the Research Toolkit into an assignment for your course.

Embed a librarian in your courseAn embedded librarian can offer regular drop-in sessions during or outside of class times, plus activities that suit your course needs such as citation workshops, brainstorming sessions, creating worksheets/activities, and/or any of the options above.

Develop a library research assignmentWork with a librarian to develop a research assignment that incorporates information literacy goals.

Other ideas? Let’s talk! (library liaisons by discipline).

Preferred date and time of session *

Location *

Library Classroom (CEN 234)

Your Classroom (please provide classroom number below)

Zoom (please provide Zoom URL below)

Location Details

Request a specific librarian *

Jen Ferro

David Doctor

Claire Dannenbaum