Library Instructors & Classes
FY 1998
(July 1997-June 1998)
INSTRUCTORS
The following library staff members contributed generously of their time to the the Libraries' mission of increasing the information literacy skills of the University community. Their efforts cut across a wide range of endeavors. They were:
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Peter Armstrong
Natalie Ateto Barbara Bahl Alla Balannik Lulu Barnachea Sue Baughman Roselin Becker Sonia Bernardo Chris Blinn Lauren Brown Beth Burns Anita Carrico Gloria Chawla Doris Cooper Mary Lou Cumberpatch Maggie Cunningham Erica Danowitz Tracy Day Valerie Diamond Judy Dillon Daniel Dollar Dorothy Dye |
Linda Esterling
Karen Fishman Irene Fuerst Bob Garber Lori Goetsch Paula Greenwell Lily Griner Karla Hahn Trudi Hahn Julie Harding Diane Harvey Eileen Hauser Paula Hayes Pat Herron Chris Hinkle Janice Houck Linda Johnson Bob Kackley Neal Kaske Joni Klemenick Ulrike Kraske Ross Laguerre |
Alice Lasota
Barbara Lay Eric Lindquist Yelena Luckert Judy Markowitz Allan Mattlage Deborah Mauro Meg McCully Jean McEvoy Jim Miller Nawal Miller Glenn Moreton Bernie Morgan Barbara Nail-Chiwetalu Chris Nemil Pat O'Dell Heleni Pedersoli Kim Pellow-Zhang John Powell Karen Rocha Terry Sayler Tara Scholtz |
Mary Scott
Debra Selby Michael Shochet Linda Spitzer Stephen Spohn Julie Stetson Hubie Steward Barbara Stommel Sarah Terrill Cindy Todd Anne Turkos Desider Vikor Marlene Vikor Amy Wasserstrom Lily Wee Cissie Williams Jane Williams Mary Winker Julia Wizniewski Lynne Woodruff Charles Wright |
CLASSES
These were the library orientation sessions held in FY 1998:
VICTOR, VICTOR/EBSCO, WHERE DO I START? CLASSES
University of Maryland Libraries' present the basics of using VICTOR, the online catalog to locate materials in the Libraries.
These classes will assist you with your class projects and research needs. With hands-on practice learn to 1) search periodical indexes to find articles; and 2) use the basic commands to locate materials.
- 16 VICTOR classes offered in Summer 1997 (Jun 5 - Aug 12, 1997)
- 28 VICTOR/EBSCO classes offered in Fall 1997 (Sep 8 - Nov 22, 1997)
- 25 Where Do I Start? classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 3 - Apr 17, 1998)
LOST IN THE LIBRARY?
A class for new library users and transfer students. This 60 minute class is a basic welcome to the UM Libraries, where highlights of getting to the libraries, finding your way around, using library materials and geting more help are addressed in a casual forum. The last 15 minutes of the class will be a quick tour of McKeldin Library, the main campus library.
- 14 Lost in the Library classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 2 - Mar 16, 1998)
TANGLED IN THE WEB
An introduction to using the Web. This 90 minute class will cover when and when not to use the Web, how to effectively use a search engine to find the information you need, how to critically evaluate Web sites, and will highlight the Libraries' Web resources. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one instruction will be provided. This class is limited to 22 participants. We suggest you bring your own topics and formatted discs with you.
- 14 Tangled in the Web classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 4 - Apr 8, 1998)
WHEN IS YOUR PAPER DUE?
A class for the more advanced researcher. These 90 minute classes are for students who are getting ready to research and write a substantial paper, report or proposal. The class will be offered in these three disciplines: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science & Technology. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one instruction will be provided. This class is limited to 30 participants. We suggest you bring your own topics and formatted discs with you.
- 7 When is your paper due? Arts & Humanities classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 10 - Mar 17, 1998)
- 12 When is your paper due? Social Sciences classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 16 - Apr 2, 1998)
- 9 When is your paper due? Science & Technology classes offered in Spring 1998 (Feb 11 - Mar 18, 1998)
OTHER INSTRUCTION/ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
- Pre-College and Retention Summer Programs
- Orient Express
- New Faculty Orientation
- First Look Fair
- Academic Success Week
- International Student Orientations
- UM Football Team Orientation
- International visitors
- Middle school students
