Below is a list of instruction sessions offered by Rodgers Science and Engineering Library. Classes are discipline-based and may be tailored to specific course assignments.
There are a number of ways that Rodgers Library can help your students. Options include:
To sign-up for instruction, please email your librarian the requested instruction date with the following information, preferably at least 2 weeks in advance:
If class time is not available, other instruction opportunities can be provided as a course specific guide or tutorials.
Option# |
Title |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
The Quickstart Library
|
Don't have time for a full class session? Choose this option if you'd like me to visit your class for 10-15 minutes. This session will include:
|
2 |
Searching Basics
|
Class will cover:
|
3 |
Approaching Research
|
Have a research project/assignment? This session will guide students through the process of:
|
4 |
Evaluating Resources
|
This session will cover:
|
5 |
Advanced Resource Evaluation
|
This class will cover:
|
6 |
Search Strategies
|
Class will cover:
|
7 |
Citing Sources
|
Class will cover the citation style tools:
|
8 |
Preventing Plagiarism
|
Class will cover:
|
9 | Developing a Literature Review | This session covers literature review basics including types, structure, and research strategies, with a focus on science-related literature reviews. |
10 | Other session | If one of the sessions above doesn't meet your needs, we will work with you to create a custom session. |
Please contact the subject librarian directly to schedule your instruction session.
Librarian | Subjects | Contact Information |
---|---|---|
Mangala Krishnamurthy |
Astronomy Communicative Disorders Geography Geological Sciences Nursing Physics |
205-348-2109 mkrishna@ua.edu |
Vincent Scalfani |
Aerospace Engineering Biological Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Chemistry Mathematics |
205-348-5806 vfscalfani@ua.edu |
Lance Simpson |
Biological Sciences Biological Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering |
205-348-2108
lsimpson@ua.edu
|
Option# |
Title |
Description |
---|---|---|
R1 | Subject Specific Resources |
Class will cover:
|
R2 |
Finding Reference Materials
|
Class will cover how to access reference materials in:
|
R3 |
Interactive Equations and Spreadsheet Calculators
|
Class will cover finding and using equations and calculators in:
|
R4 | Finding Special Resources |
Class will cover how to find resources such as:
(Please indicate which resources you want covered.) |