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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 30 points.
- Annotated Bibliography. Research project designed to orient students to 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.
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
