How can faculty schedule a library instruction session for their class?

Link to our scheduling form at http://library.auraria.edu/calendar/schedule.php. This page also links to other library instruction information and services.


Can a faculty member bring their students without scheduling a class?

Faculty can bring in their students at any time to use the library resources or conduct their own tour. The classroom lab (245) is reserved for formally scheduled library classes where library personnel are present. We encourage you to schedule a session with a librarian so that your students can learn about all the available and latest resources. These sessions can be customized to fit your individual class needs.

May faculty schedule scavenger hunts in the Library?

Scavenger hunts are strongly discouraged because they frequently do not teach research skills. These assignments may cause frustration and even produce damage to library collections. We encourage library assignments that involve critical thinking and teach good research skills. Library instructors will be happy to work with faculty on developing such assignments for your class.

What is Prospector? How do patrons use it?

Prospector is a combined catalog of 23 major Colorado academic and public libraries. Auraria patrons can request an item that Auraria does not own or is currently checked out. With a single search patrons can request books, CDs, DVDs, videos, etc. and have them delivered to the Auraria Library Circulation Department or their local library within a few days. Access Prospector at:

http://prospector.coalliance.org/

or click on the Prospector button in Skyline. You will be asked for your name and ID number when requesting items.

How is that different from ILL?

Prospector is very similar to ILL, but materials are requested only from Colorado libraries. ILL can be used to request materials throughout the United States. Please see our ILL homepage for details at: http://library.cudenver.edu/aboutus/departments/ill.html