Cerritos College

How You Can Ensure Good Library Service For Your Students

Consult With A Librarian Before The Assignment Librarians will work with you to design an appropriate assignment that will achieve your course goals and objectives. A well-designed library assignment gives students a positive library experience and enhances information competency skills for life-long learning.

Be Sure The Library Holds The Needed Materials Please be aware that the library does not acquire textbooks required for courses. If you have a personal or examination copy of a textbook that you would like to provide for student use, Circulation staff will be happy to place the item on reserve.

Send Us Advance Assignments Please send us your syllabus and assignments, including due dates. This will ensure that library faculty is ready to help your students when needed.

Schedule Orientations Early Please schedule orientations and class visits as far in advance as possible to avoid conflicts. Instructors must accompany classes during library orientations. You can schedule an orientation online or by calling Ext. 2425.

Encourage Students To Attend A Library Research Workshop The ASC periodically offers Library Research Workshops as part of their College Study Skills series. These workshops are taught by a Librarian and teach students about the many print and online resources available in the Library. If you can't arrange for a one hour library orientation session for your entire class, encourage your students to attend one of the ASC Library Research workshops.

Book Selection Please advise us of important books and/or journals in your field. We are anxious to support your classroom instruction with the appropriate materials. Recommend materials by submitting an order request form for Books/Periodicals or Websites.

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