Kemp Library
Bibliographic Instruction Program

A bibliographic instruction or BI session may be requested by any ESU faculty member. These sessions introduce students in the faculty member’s class to library resources pertinent to the subject matter being taught and/or any course assignments.

There are three departments that teach BI sessions. These are: Reference, ext. 3594; Government Documents, ext. 3150; and Curriculum Materials, ext. 3760. Because instructional space within the Library and teaching equipment must often be reserved, faculty members who anticipate incorporating BI into their courses are encouraged to schedule these sessions as soon as possible. The minimum lead time required to schedule and prepare a BI is 48 hours. Faculty members are also kindly asked to remain with their students during BI sessions.

Classroom faculty are reminded that librarians have the same break and vacation schedules as all other faculty and BI sessions are not taught during these breaks, unless by prior arrangement.

Bibliographic instruction sessions are taught during all summer sessions. However, not all librarians have the same work schedule during summer sessions. Faculty are advised to check with the Library faculty member late in the spring semester or early in the summer if they anticipate haveing a BI session done during this time. Faculty can call the Reference Desk (ext. 3594) to confirm if a particular librarian is working or get help in scheduling a class with another librarian.

Individual tours may be requested by any ESU student, staff or faculty member. Any member of the ESU community may also request individualized instruction on PILOT, the Library’s web-based catalog, as well as on any other of the Library’s computerized databases. Please phone the Reference Desk (ext. 3594) to inquire about these services.

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