Instruction & Workshops
Request an Instruction Session
If you would like to schedule library instruction for your class(es), please fill out our Instruction Request Form.
Librarians assigned to your college will contact you to set up your session(s.) Meet your librarian instruction teams!
Colleges of Business, Liberal Arts, and SAMC:(from left to right) Jennifer Anderson, Lisa Louis, and Tara Carlisle.
College of Education & Human Development and College of Nursing & Health Sciences:(from left to right) Aida Almanza-Ferro and Lorin Flores.
College of Engineering and College of Science:(from left to right) Mohammed AlHamad and Eric Cosio.
Special Collections & Archives: (from front to back) Lori Podolsky, Amanda Kowalski, and Eric Christensen.
What we do
The librarians on your instruction teams are happy to work with you to customize a class session to your students’ needs. The following list are examples of topics that are typically covered in instruction sessions:
- Information Literacy learning objectives. Learn more about Bell Library and Information Literacy
- Course learning objectives
- Assignment requirements
- Active Learning components
- Course Guides. View an example course guide here: MGMT:3310 or browse our Research Guides page
If you would like to request a session on citation styles and formats, please contact the Writing Center. The Writing Center also offers instructional content on plagiarism, writing strategies, and other topics.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu for more information.
Instruction Guidelines
To ensure a successful class, please observe the following guidelines:
- Use the Please give your librarian at least two weeks’ notice when requesting librarian-led instruction sessions to allow for adequate preparation time.
- Decide where you would like the instruction session to take place.
The Active Learning Classroom (ALC) is available for both librarian-led and faculty-led instruction session reservations. This classroom seats up to 42 students in a space with flexible, moveable furniture optimized for active learning and group-centered work. The ALC is a Bring Your Own Device space, but faculty can check out up to 30 laptops for student use in this classroom, or students without devices can also borrow laptops at the library's two lending kiosks. Find out more about the Active Learning Classroom and its features.
- Consider your students' technology device access. If opting for the Active Learning Classroom, prompt students to bring their own devices or request to check out Active Learning Classroom laptops for your students. If you prefer for all your students to have access to a desktop computer, request a reservation for Computer Lab 1.
- Attend the session with your students. Your participation and support are critical to the success of library instruction sessions.
Workshops at Bell Library
Propose a workshop
If you would like to conduct a workshop at Bell Library or if you would like to suggest a topic or speaker, please contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu.
Accessibility
Bell Library strives to create an inclusive, accessible learning space. We do this by encouraging faculty members, students, and staff to notify the librarian teaching their class or organizing workshops of any accommodations prior to a class or workshop.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to work with their librarian directly and in conjunction with Disability Services to find accessible solutions.
If you are unsure who to contact to request accommodations, contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu.