Library and Research Skills

UC 175 Summer 2008
Library Skills Information Packet
Sample Project

 

New !! Fall 2008 Library Tour Schedules

Helm-Cravens Library Schedule (General Sections Only)
Kentucky Library and Museum Tours Schedule (All Sections including Major Specific and General Sections)
South Campus Library Skills Visits

It is extremely important for students to possess adequate knowledge of Western Kentucky University’s Library System.  In keeping with the fundamental objectives of WKU’s University Experience class, particularly the objective of critical thinking, the Library Skills Component attempts to orient students to the University’s Libraries System.  By attending tours of the Helm-Cravens Library and the Kentucky Library and Museum, students will feel more comfortable when they return to conduct research for future projects and papers.  Also, students are required to complete the project described below because it provides them with practical experience in utilizing the services offered by University Libraries.  The UE Library Skills Component provides students the confidence they need to succeed as a student at Western Kentucky University.

As a component of the University Experience course, the Library Skills Component consists of the following requirements and assignments:

• Attend a tour of Helm-Cravens Library.  Attendance counts as 15 points. 

• Attend a tour of the Kentucky Library and Museum.  Attendance counts as 15 points.

• Research Paper Minus the Paper.  Research project designed to orient students with the Library
  by researching a topic and creating an Annotated Bibliography related to the topic while using services
  offered through University Libraries including Topcat and Web Accessible Databases. 
  Project counts as 70 points.

 

Upon completion of this component, students will learn:

• How to get what they need from the library quickly and efficiently

• How to access information for research papers and projects

• How to evaluate information resources

• How to submit assignments to instructors electronically

• How to use Blackboard for web enhanced and online courses

 

Complete component requirments for both UC 175 and UCC 175 can be viewed through Blackboard.

If you have question, comments, or concerns contact
Sara McCaslin (sara.mccaslin@wku.edu) for more information


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