BCE 101 Lesson Options

The University of Alabama Libraries has partnered with the Capstone Center for Student Success to provide instruction for the BCE 101: Freshman Compass courses. Librarians have a variety of lesson plan options for instructors who want to introduce their students to library resources and services.

To request BCE instruction from a librarian, please follow this link to access the Instruction Request Form.

A librarian will instruct students on resources and services available at the University of Alabama Libraries, provide an overview of Scout, and conduct a tour of Gorgas Library.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn how to access in-person and online Library resources and find help within the Libraries.
• Preparing students to begin the research process by demonstrating Scout.
• Students will learn the layout of Gorgas Library and the services rendered at particular locations.

A librarian will teach a computer lab session where students will use library databases like Opposing Viewpoints and resources such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook to research their future careers.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a greater understanding of the databases and electronic resources available to them as students at the University of Alabama.
• Students will learn how to break down a topic into keywords and then develop a search strategy from these keywords.
• Students will explore their career interests and the labor concerns for their field.

This lesson consists of a mix of Options #1 and #2, where students will learn how to use Scout to find e-books and journal articles, then followed by a brief tour of Gorgas.
 

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a greater understanding of the databases and electronic resources available to them as students at the University of Alabama.
• Students will learn how to break down topics into keywords and then develop a search strategy from these keywords.
• Students will learn the layout of Gorgas Library and the services rendered at particular locations.

Students will participate in a team scavenger hunt at Gorgas Library. They will complete an app-based mission answering questions on UA Libraries. There will be a station to search for a book in Scout, then locate it within the building. After the activity, groups will return to the classroom to share their experiences with the class.

Learning Objectives

• Students will identify on-campus and online resources at the University of Alabama Libraries that will aid them in their studies.
• Students will create a basic search on Scout to make a connection to their field.
• Students will discuss their scavenger hunt experience at Gorgas Library and reflect as a group.