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Faculty Services: Library Instruction & Orientations

Library Sessions for Faculty

The library offers several instruction and orientation session designed for faculty and their students:

 

See the Upcoming Events calendar for scheduled sessions from the library.

We are always developing new sessions to support faculty. If you would like to schedule an instructional or orientation session for you or your students, or have an idea for a session, please contact the library at library@jibc.ca

Library Orientations

Library orientations provide a general overview of JIBC Library services and resources.  These can be done in groups, or, on an individual basis.

Student Orientations

  • Accessing eBooks, online articles, and other eResources
  • How to borrow books, DVDs, and equipment
  • Where to find study rooms
  • How to print, copy, and scan
  • ... and more!

To set up an orientation for your students, please contact library@jibc.ca.

Faculty and Staff Orientations

  • Introduce resources, equipment, and how to borrow from the library
  • Faculty- and staff-specific services like instruction and collection development
  • The Vault: JIBC's institutional repository
  • Meet your liaison librarians
  • Copyright basics
  • How to use copyrighted materials in education
  • ARES course reserves

Library orientations are required for new faculty and staff.

Register for a Library Orientation today or contact bhenshaw@jibc.ca.

Get started with our Copyright Guide for Faculty.

Library Instruction

JIBC Librarians provide a wide range of instruction sessions for students, faculty and staff.

You may not know it, but you NEED this information!

Sessions may be held in-person or online.  Sessions are recorded for those who cannot attend.

Examples of instruction sessions include:

  • Research skills  - find what you need efficiently and effectively.
  • APA Style - how to cite your sources accurately in-text and in your reference list.
  • RefWorks - learn how to organize your citations and create reference lists.
  • Subject-specific instruction - paramedicine, law, legislation, fire codes, and more!
  • eBooks and audiobooks - how to access and borrow.
  • set-up Alerts on topics.

Keep in mind we will customize, or add new topics, for individuals or groups.

Contact: library@jibc.ca