At MCC, our librarians are dedicated to enhancing your students’ research skills. We offer a range of instructional sessions designed to meet the specific needs of your classes:
- Quick Classroom Visits (10-15 minutes): Introduce students to essential library resources for their upcoming assignments.
- In-Depth Research Sessions: Held in the library, these sessions focus on targeted research strategies to support specific assignments.
- Guided Research Time: Provide your class with dedicated research time in the library, with personalized assistance from our librarians.
Collaboration with Faculty
We work closely with you to tailor each session to your course’s unique requirements:
- Topic Development: Help students narrow down and refine their research topics.
- Keyword Strategies: Teach effective techniques for generating search terms.
- Database Navigation: Guide students through our extensive library databases and online resources.
- Source Evaluation: Differentiate between scholarly and popular sources, enhancing students’ critical thinking.
- Citation Support: Provide guidance on citing sources correctly, including the use of citation managers.
- Ethical Research Practices: Address the importance of giving proper credit to original works.
These customized sessions are designed to foster a strong foundation in information literacy, empowering your students to achieve academic success.
