Key Summary: Faculty may request customized library resource and database instruction for their classes.
Library Instruction and Customized Courses
Course Content
| Course | Content |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Library Resource Services | Overview of services such as circulation, periodicals, and reference services. |
| Basic Information Retrieval Course |
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| Advanced Information Retrieval Course | Workshops on single or specific electronic databases. |
Notes
I-Shou University Library Instruction
- Applications are available for teachers by class.
- Workshops are not accepted during the week before or the week of final exams.
- Applicants must submit their applications at least two weeks before the workshop date.
- If customized courses are scheduled during regular class times, the instructor must be present.
- In the future, once a faculty member has applied to teach using the same database three times, subsequent instruction for that database will be conducted independently by the course instructor, in recognition of the faculty member’s professional teaching expertise and practical experience.
- The introduction of each database will take approximately 20 minutes.
- Course time will be coordinated with the organizer.
- The course location will be arranged based on the location provided by the applicant.
Course Training Materials
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can request customized library instruction?
Faculty members may apply for library instruction on a class basis. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the requested workshop date.
What topics are covered in Library Instruction?
Courses cover library resource services, the Library Catalog System, the Electronic Resource Integration System, Interlibrary Cooperation Services, and instruction on specific electronic databases.
Can Library Instruction be requested during final exams, and how long does database instruction take?
Workshops are not accepted during the week before final exams or the week of final exams. Each database introduction takes approximately 20 minutes.
The library resource course materials are designed for digital use, allowing for online tests to immediately assess learning outcomes.
First-Time Use
1. Log in to the Moodle system.
2. Under [College Server Host], select [Others].
3. In [Search Course], enter "Library Resource Office Course 113 Academic Year."
4. Click [Enroll Me] to join.