Internet Instruction Program
Purpose
Saginaw Valley State University’s Zahnow Library’s Internet Instruction Program is designed to:
- help students effectively use the Internet as an information resource
- provide students with a productive research strategy which will enable them to effectively use the Internet complete coursework and research
- maintain the campus community’s awareness of the Internet and how it may be used in an academic environment
Instruction Options
Internet Instruction is provided to serve Saginaw Valley State University’s students and faculty. The descriptions below are meant as a guide and can be altered. Please call us and we will be happy to customize a session to meet your specific needs.
Request an Internet Instruction Session
Internet Instruction (class session)
- This session will give students an introduction to the Internet.
- The introduction will show students how to effectively use search engines to locate information and how to evaluate what is obtained from a search.
- Each session will also provide an overview of Library maintained Internet resources and services.
- These include CARDCAT (the library’s online catalog), the Slic LaunchPad, Zahnow Notes (library newsletter), Ask a Librarian, Interlibrary Loan, Databases, Online Forms, Online Research Assistance, and the Library Home Page.
- Requests for sessions must be made at least one week in advance .
- Contact Scott Mellendorf, Reference and Instruction Librarian, at ext. 7052 or email mel@svsu.edu or fill out an online request form to schedule a session.
Internet Instruction (individual session)
- This session will give students an introduction to the Internet in a one to one format.
- The introduction will show students how to effectively use search engines to locate information and how to evaluate what is obtained from a search.
- Each session will also provide an overview of Library maintained Internet resources and services. These include CARDCAT (the library’s online catalog), the Slic LaunchPad, Zahnow Notes (library newsletter), Ask a Librarian, Interlibrary Loan, Databases, Online Forms, Online Research Assistance, and the Library Home Page.
- Requests for sessions must be made at least one week in advance .
- Contact Scott Mellendorf, Reference and Internet Librarian, at ext. 7052 or email mel@svsu.edu or fill out an online request form to schedule a session.
Who is eligible for Internet Instruction?
Internet Instruction is available for all courses offered by Saginaw Valley State University. Faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of this program.
WHAT is Internet Instruction?
Internet Instruction provides an overview of the numerous Internet accessible resources available from the Melvin J. Zahnow Library. It also offers students strategies for successful library research with the Internet and familiarizes students with the Internet resources and services available to them.
WHERE is Internet Instruction offered?
Internet Instruction sessions take place in Zahnow Library’s state-of-the-art Instruction Lab (Z111). Multimedia technology is used in conjunction with hands-on learning to enhance the experience of students who take part in the sessions. Individual sessions take place in the room located behind the reference desk.
WHEN is Internet Instruction available?
Internet Instruction is available at any time during the semester. At least one to two weeks advanced notice is required to schedule a session.
WHY is Internet Instruction important?
Internet Instruction is important for many reasons. It teaches students how to use the Internet effectively. Internet Instruction helps students learn research strategies to aid in the completion of course assignments.
HOW do I schedule Internet Instruction for my class?
It’s easy! Contact Scott Mellendorf, Reference and Internet Librarian, at ext. 7052 or email mel@svsu.edu or fill out an online request form today.
Library Instruction Lab (Z111)
Internet Instruction sessions are conducted in Zahnow Library’s brand new (Fall 2002), state-of-the-art Instruction Lab. The lab, housed in Zahnow Library (room Z111), is equipped with an Instructor Podium, 40 workstations and two networked printers. Z111 offers the same software that is available in other university open labs, including MS Office 2007, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer and Netscape.
Multimedia technology is used in conjunction with hands-on learning to enhance the experience of students who take part in Internet Instruction Sessions. At the request of the instructor, students are able to research independently following the session.
When Z111 is not needed for internet or library instruction sessions, it serves as an open lab for students. Weekly schedules are posted on the doors of the lab. Student lab monitors are available to assist with basic software questions.