| Instructional Services
at the Reference Library |
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| Central Reference and Information Services help
users of the University Libraries gain the necessary skills for locating and evaluating
information through research guides, course-integrated instruction, and individual
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Requesting Course-Integrated Instruction |
Course-integrated instruction is
designed to help students use the library and the Internet for course-related research.
Working in collaboration with the course instructor, the reference staff provide
assistance in designing library assignments, orientation to specific resources, and
customized Web pages listing the resources discussed. To request instruction, please
contact Merinda Hensley at mhensle1@uiuc.edu, or phone 244-1880.
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Online Tutorials |
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| Orientation and Tours |
| Orientation to the Library
is provided through self-guided tours. These audio tours of the Main and
Undergraduate Libraries are available at the Information Desk, on the second floor of the
Main Library, or at the Undergraduate Library Circulation Desk. The CDs and CD players may be charged out by University students, faculty and staff with a University
I.D.. All others who wish to take this tour must leave a driver’s license or other
form of identification. The self-guided tours are designed for use by individuals. Groups
desiring to take taped tours must call (333-2290) at least 24 hours in advance to make
arrangements. Groups desiring instruction in the use of the library should contact the
Reference Library at 333-2290 for scheduling and planning. If
community or alumni groups would like tours of the library, they should contact Roxanne
Frey in the Library Development Office via e-mail at frey@uiuc.edu or phone 333-5682.
School groups wishing to tour the library should contact Cindy
Shirkey in the Undergraduate Library at cshirkey@uiuc.edu or phone 244-3769.
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| Using the UIUC Libraries |
| Assistance in using the UIUC Libraries may be
obtained at the Information Desk and Reference Desk. Additional help can be found by going
to the following help screens:
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Instructional Services 