Library Instruction for High School Groups
High School Instruction Request Form
Overview
Library Instruction primarily services Saginaw Valley State University's students and faculty. However, we welcome and invite local-area high schools to schedule a research skills class focused on a junior-senior level high school research assignment. Please contact me and I will be happy to customize a session to meet yourspecific needs. For more information,contact Kathleen Kroll, Reference & Instruction Librarian, at kmkroll@svsu.eduor at 989.964.7054.
Scheduling a Session
Please complete the online registration form or call Kathleen Kroll at 989-964-7054 or email kmkroll(at)svsu.edu to schedule a session, at least two-weeks in advance of your planned date of arrival. Please note that during regular semester hours, only Friday sessions are available for high school visits. A confirmation of your scheduled session will be emailed to the requesting teacher within 24-hours of receipt of request. A typical session includes a 30-minute tour of the library, approximately 30-45 minute explanation of: Library of Congress classification and call numbers, CardCat (the library's online catalog) and MelCat, and a hands-on demonstration to one-two subscription databases and a brief overview of the Mel databases. The session works well if focused around a class assignment and therefore, is structured to meet the research needs of the students. Students should come prepared with a research topic in mind or in process.
Circulation Policies
Those seeking to check out materials from Zahnow Library must be 18 years of age and have photographed identification (e.g., a valid Michigan drivers' license). A total of 20 books may be checked out for three weeks, renewable once online. Videos, Reference books, magazines and journals do not circulate. Remote access to library databases is not available, except to those databases supplied by MeL, the Michigan Electronic Library. For further information, please contact the Circulation Desk at 989-964-4240.
Additional Information
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Resource Links
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PC Printing
- A guest password will be provided for "free" computer printing during your visit. Students will be asked to consider carefully what they print, as we do not limit the amount printed. Excessive printing, however, may cause this privilege to be revoked.
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Photocopying
- There are two photocopy rooms: one on the first floor and one on the second floor. Photocopies are $.10 per page. Please bring adequate change. Two change machines are available to make change from a U.S. dollar.
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Flash Drives/Diskettes
- Students may bring floppy disks or an external drive (jump drive/flash drive) to save their research.
Contact Information
| Kathleen Kroll | Anita Dey Head of Reference 989-964-7094 adey(at)svsu.edu |
| Circulation Desk 989-964-4240 library@svsu.edu | |