The library staff is committed to helping users gain knowledge about library services and library research systems while developing information literacy and critical thinking skills. We accomplish this by providing individual assistance, group orientations, and a self-paced course, LIB127 Introduction to the Library.
- Group orientations are conducted each term at the request of individual faculty and may be customized to emphasize library resources for a specific subject area. Please schedule orientations at least one week in advance by contacting a librarian:
Smita Avasthi, savasthi@socc.edu, x7448 (Hours: M-Th, 11-7, F 8-4)
- LIB 127 Introduction to the Library is a 1 credit (transferable) course. This class, beneficial for academic research and personal enrichment, covers a wide range of library resources including its catalogs, periodical indexes, and electronic resources. There are no prerequisites. For more information about the course, see LIB127 Introduction to the Library or call (541) 888-7448.
- Library assignments are created by faculty to develop the ability of students to use information resources and technologies independently and effectively. Faculty is encouraged to collaborate with a librarian to modify, update, or design library assisgnments to insure an effective learning experience. To enable the library staff to better assist students in completing the library assignments, please e-mail a copy of each assignment to Smita Avasthi.