1. IDS 100 Information Literacy Instruction
General Overview of Library Resources and Services
Description: The main purpose of this instruction is to provide the students with the
introductory information about the library, show available library resources in traditional and
online environments and to teach how to access and search them. The instruction is not course
integrated or assignment-related (eventhough it can be). The instruction targets a 50–75 minute
session.
Information Literacy Competencies Addressed:
The information literate student accesses needed information effectively and efficiently
The information literate student retrieves information online or in person using a variety of
methods.
 Uses various search systems to retrieve information in a variety of formats
 Uses specialized online or in person services available at the College of Mount St.
Joseph library to retrieve information needed (interlibrary loan, OhioLINK, OPAC,
reserves)
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the instruction session, students will become familiar with the library and its
services and have basic knowledge of available recourses, know how and where to access library
resources, how to check the library record online.
Pedagogy:
Cephalonian method of library instruction will be used. The librarian walks students through the
library website, presenting library services and resources to them – by answering students’
questions about these resources and by maintaining interactive mode throughout the session
keeping the students engaged. The librarian provides the students with the questions. The
questions (printed on cards) are distributed to the students in the beginning of the session. See
the Appendix 2. The answers to the questions will provide the following information:
Question 1: about the library electronic catalog, how to access and search it.
Question 2: about the OhioLINK borrowing, OhioLINK catalog, how to access and search it;
about Interlibrary Loan borrowing.
Question 3: about the library articles databases, how to access them. If time permits briefly
show a basic search in an EBSCOHost database (i.e Academic Search Complete).
Question 4: about how to find reserved materials (traditional and electronic).
Question 5: about the library hours of operation, how to contact a reference librarian.
Question 6: about renewing the library materials and briefly about borrowing policies (loan
periods and fines for students); library card and library record.
Students access the library website simultaneously, following the librarian.
Technology: Overhead projector, computers. During the instruction, each student has access to
a laptop PC with the Internet connection.
Supporting materials: Guide to Library Services and Resources; Cards with questions (See
Appendixes)
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2. APPENDIX 1
GUIDE to Using Library Services and Resources
Archbishop Alter Library
Provides access to :
- Approx. 100 000 books and 300 journals and magazines.
- Over 140 electronic databases. Thousands of electronic
journals and e-books. Millions of full text articles.
- The collections of 90 Ohio libraries through the OhioLINK
resource sharing program.
1. Library Website - http://library.msj.edu
 Access your library account: https://focus.msj.edu/patroninfo (renew, track your
OhioLINK requests, cancel requests)
 Search Library Catalog “Focus” http://focus.msj.edu
 Search OhioLINK Catalog and order books through OhioLINK
http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search
Tutorial: How to search Focus and OhioLINK catalogs
http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473908
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3.  Order via Interlibrary Loan
https://zap2.library.colostate.edu/zap/Entry.cgi?Affiliation=cmj
 Search the Library Databases
http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1458105
o Index A-Z http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473718
o By Subject http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473742
 Course Reserves: http://focus.msj.edu/search/r ; electronic reserves –
http://reserves.msj.edu
 Research Help - http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1458108
o Basic research tips
http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473905
o Evaluating websites . Journal vs. Magazines
http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473910
o Citation Manuals -
http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1759462
2. Off Campus Access - http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1719630
3. Library is open: Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 10pm; Friday 7:30am – 5 pm; Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 10am. Look for the information about the special hours
and days on the library home page.
4. Ask A Librarian:
Consult in-person with a librarian at the Research & Instruction Desk
Call a librarian at 513-244-4307
Email at library@mail.msj.edu or Chat online via KnowItNow Academic
Library Self-Guided Tour http://library.msj.edu/content.php?pid=173308&sid=1473750
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4. APPENDIX 2
Questions
1. I want to find a book or a video in the library. How do I do that? Browsing the
stacks might be great, but kind of time consuming…
2. I am looking for the book “The Book Thief” in our library. It is checked out. I really
do not want to buy it. Can I borrow the book from somewhere else?
3. I found an article via google, but I have to pay in order to access the full text. Do
we have electronic articles in the library? How do I find them? Do I have to pay for
them?
4. My instructor told me that he had placed some books on reserve for our class. I
cannot find them. Can you help me?
5. I am planning on working on my paper during the coming weekend. Can I get help
from a librarian on a weekend? How do I contact a librarian?
6. My books are due soon. How do I renew them?
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