University of Guelph Library
The program of supplemental service includes instruction in generic research skills; development of on-line resources; individual and small group support; and information and awareness sessions on services through campus outreach activities.
Generic Workshops
These sessions are one-shot optional sessions on a variety of topics. They are geared toward a variety of users from basic skills for undergraduates to advanced techniques for graduate students, staff, and faculty. They are often general in nature but may be discipline specific, and cover ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- Introduction to the academic library
- Searching Trellis
- Finding Articles
- Using Google Scholar
- Research in the Sciences
- Refworks
Online Tutorials & Resources
Students have the option of using one of our self-paced online tutorials. For the most part, they are designed to be at an introductory level, but may also be used as reinforcement for previously learned material. This is an appropriate accommodation for distance learners or any other student for whom the classroom format is unsuitable.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- Our online tutorials
Individual & Small Group Support
Library associates and librarians meet with students, staff, or instructors individually to provide in-depth help with a variety of general and subject specific research needs.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- Research Help desk
- Librarians Office Hours
- Librarians as mentors in specific higher level courses
Support to Particular Student Groups
Outreach activities to the non-departmental campus community and specialized student groups based on their point of need.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- Students in residence
- Residence Clusters
- Supported learning groups (SLGs)
New Student & Faculty Events
Librarians partner with Student Affairs and various other groups who organize events for the UG community. The resource fairs and events tend to be high-impact, single-day events. Many provide the opportunity to integrate information literacy learning goals.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- Orientation week
- Graduate Student Day
- New Faculty Orientation
- TA orientation and training
Community Outreach to High Schools and Potential Students
Librarians and library associates partner with local high schools to bring classes to the library for training in scholarly research.
Examples currently in practice at UG
- High School Outreach
- Southwood High School — Cambridge
- St. James Catholic High School — Guelph
- Erin District High School — Erin
- Centennial High School — Guelph
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School — Walkerton
- Campus Days
- Fall Preview day
- Spring Academic Open Houses
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