Library Instruction

Mission Statement

The library instruction program supports the College's mission of educating students for professional entry, advancement, and advanced studies in their chosen fields by fostering information literacy skills in its patrons. These skills, outlined in the Information Literacy Competency Standards of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), enable users to determine when they need more information, where to find such information, and how to evaluate and put that information to use. Thus, the instruction program seeks to impart in users, including students both on and off-campus, faculty, and staff, a capacity for lifelong learning in any context. A priority for program development is learning experiences that accommodate all types of learning styles and technological skill levels in active exploration of information and issues related to information use. The program will respond to changes in technology as well as institutional changes, and will be evaluated and revised on an ongoing basis to ensure its continuing relevance to the needs of the Daniel Webster College community.

General Information

Librarians are on staff to assist you with your research needs. We can help you with locating books and articles, determining the quality of online sources, and devising search strategies. We offer customizable instruction sessions to assist researchers at all levels. Depending upon the needs of the class, these sessions may cover locating books, database searching, advanced internet searching skills, research strategies, and the evaluation of source materials. Sessions are typically held in the Learning Resource Center's electronic classroom (C101), which has 15 terminals for students to gain hands-on experience. To schedule a session, stop by the reference desk, call the Public Services Librarian at x6541, or use the online reservation form. Instruction sessions are most successful when offered in conjunction with a specific assignment. If possible, please attach a copy of your syllabus and/or the assignment.