Presentation to new ENGL 104 GATs on library-instruction services at TAMU.

1. TAMU Libraries’Instructional Services for ENGL 104 Lea Susan Engle Assistant Professor Learning and Outreach Librarian ENGL 104 Librarian lengle@tamu.edu

2. Overview What the students need What we can do for you Tips for a successful session Extra sessions What we’re covering this fall

3. What the students need General understanding of role of academic library Help determining keywords Database basics Hands-on experience Relevance More than one session

4. What we can do for you Come into the class and introduce ourselves Five-minute overview of library context/big picture In-library sessions with computers Library tours Extra help for students via Chat, email, text, Ask Us Desk, one-on-one sessions

5. Tips for a successful session Timing is everything Relevant, graded assignments Explain context – don’t assume they get it

6. Scheduling a Class Click on “schedule a library class” on library.tamu.edu Fill out entire form Please do this instead of emailing us as this goes to everyone who can schedule a class for you

7. New this fall New Ask Us page library.tamu.edu/askthelibraries Students can make an appointment with a librarian Text/SMS reference

8. What we cover Academic Search Complete Newspapers CQ Researcher ENGL 104 Class Guide