Standard library instruction is a full-class length lesson that is customized to the instructor's assignment or other parameters. Sessions can be held in the Library's classroom (which includes 32 student computer workstations), the instructor's home classroom, or one of the computer classrooms at the Danbury Campus. 

A typical instruction session includes a general introduction to Library services, exploration of the Library resources most appropriate or relevant to the assignment or course content, and often designated time for students to begin work on their research. 

Library Instruction Guidelines are as follows:

The instructor or his/her designee should be present at all times during the instruction.

The role of the librarian is to guide students in searching for and selecting appropriate resources to fulfill academic information needs as relate to course assignments.

The content and pace of each individual session is governed by the librarian and based on faculty input on the Library Instruction Request form.

It is not the responsibility of the librarian to monitor student participation in the lesson.

Instructors, not librarians, are the authorities on the actual writing of any assignment, including having the final say over what resources are the most appropriate for that assignment, how to write thesis statements, how to prepare proper documentation, including the works cited page, how to proofread a paper, etc.

All positive and negative feedback about the quality of the library instruction should be brought directly to the attention of the Library Director Jaime Hammond.

Max's 5X5 is a series of 5 short sessions, each of 25 minutes or less, conducted ideally on site in the classroom.  Each session is designed to consist of a short visit that breaks up a typical full 80 minute class session.  Multiple visits can be scheduled.

1. Citation Style Overview (MLA or APA) 
2. The research process
3. Popular v. peer-reviewed publications
4. Techniques for evaluating information online - NEW!
5. Using and documenting alternative source types such as primary, social networking, and media sources

Techniques for Evaluating Information Online

• Based on training with the Stanford History Education Group’s Civic Online Reasoning curriculum, students will learn techniques for doing research and verifying claims online and on social media. 
• Techniques include Lateral Reading and Click Restraint
• Who it’s for: students new to research, students using the internet to find information, students doing research on interdisciplinary or current events topics such as for ENG 101, COM 100 or COM 101

Embedded librarians at NVCC work with traditional, online, and hybrid classes as educational partners

The embedded librarian discusses with interested faculty at the beginning of the semester

• faculty needs and expectations
• the librarian’s role as specialized, interactive information professional
• any questions regarding the syllabus and other supporting materials
• assessment procedures based on the syllabus’ library-related Learning Outcomes 

The embedded librarian can

• take part in planning meetings
• be as involved in the course’s BBL page (posted LibGuide, discussion boards, tutorial videos, and more) as is reasonable with consideration of faculty member’s frequency of use of BBL
• create a Research Guide (Lib Guide) based on the syllabus and course content
• present a traditional Library Instruction session and possible short session follow-ups on specific concepts, assignments, problems
• meet with individual students or study groups during established office hours or by appointment, or in virtual office hours/meeting places to help plan their research
• resolve problems locating paper-based or electronic resources that may be difficult to find
• answer questions on copyright, public domain, and fair use; lead discussion on academic honesty
• guide individuals or groups with the InterLibrary loan process

The embedded librarian can help instructors

• request library instruction (for traditional and hybrid classes)
• design research-based assignment or extra credit work 
• design and include interactive tutorials
• encourage students to attend special library programs that occur during the semester

The embedded librarian can help students

• understand and begin the research process and begin searching for sources to support a paper, PowerPoint or other type of speech,  annotated bibliography, group or other project, and more
• encourage use of established skills in accessing required resources relevant to assignments, including books & ebooks, journal articles in print and in databases, Films On Demand and other media, and other web-based material
• refer students to A.C.E. as needed
• resolve technical difficulties (with IT help as needed) in accessing library materials remotely
• advertise special library programs and services that occur during the semester
• help with difficult citation formats

Time Periods
The Embedded Librarian may be involved for the entire semester, for several weeks to cover a research assignment, as a guest for a short segment during one or more class sessions, or on an as needed basis only.  This should be established with faculty member during first meeting.

If you are interested in having a librarian embedded with your class, please start the process below.