Library Instructors & Classes
FY 1999
(July 1998-June 1999)
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
Barbara Bahl Alla Balannik Sue Baughman Roselin Becker Sonia Bernardo Lauren Brown ? Calcagno Nancy Caldwell Anita Carrico Gloria Chawla Mary Lou Cumberpatch Maggie Cunningham Judy Dillon Daniel Dollar Dorothy Dye Linda Esterling Karen Fishman Bob Garber |
Lori Goetsch
Louise Greene Paula Greenwell Lily Griner Karla Hahn Trudi Hahn Julie Harding Diane Harvey Paula Hayes Pat Herron Marti Hooker Janice Houck Bob Kackley Neal Kaske Jerry Kenny Arlene Klair Ulrike Kraske Ross Laguerre Alice Lasota |
Barbara Lay
Eric Lindquist Yelena Luckert Deborah Mauro Jean McEvoy Robert Merikangas Jim Miller Glenn Moreton Bernie Morgan Barbara Nail-Chiwetalu Chris Nemil Sylvia O'Brien Heleni Pedersoli Kim Pellow-Zhang Marianne Ryan Linda Sarigol Terry Sayler Tara Scholtz Mary Scott |
Stephen Spohn
Hubie Steward Julie Stuckey Cindy Todd Anne Turkos Phil Vandermeer Marlene Vikor Amy Wasserstrom Phyllis Waters Lily Wee Jane Williams David Wilt Mary Winker Julia Wizniewski Lynne Woodruff Charles Wright |
CLASSES
These were the library orientation sessions held in FY 1999:
VICTOR/EBSCO and VICTOR/PERIODICAL INDEXES CLASSES
A basic introduction on how to use the VICTOR catalog and an EBSCO database (Academic Search Fulltext). This 90 minute class introduces the basics of finding books and other library materials in VICTOR, the online catalog, and finding journal articles in two general journal indexes: UnCover and EBSCO. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one instruction will be provided. The class is limited to 22 participants.
- 12 VICTOR/EBSCO classes offered in Summer 1998 (Jun 10 - Jul 1, 1998)
- 30 VICTOR & Periodical Indexes classes offered in Fall 1998 (Sep 8 - Nov 5, 1998)
LOST IN THE LIBRARY?
A class for new library users and transfer students. This 45 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 getting more help are addressed in a casual forum. The last 15 minutes of the class will be a tour (optional) of McKeldin Library, the main campus library. Class is limited to 25 participants.
- 6 Lost in the Library classes offered in Summer 1998 (Jun 8 - Jul 24, 1998)
TANGLED IN THE WEB
An introduction to strategies for effectively searching the Web. This 90 minute class introduces resources available through the UM Libraries' home page. This class emphasizes using a search engine to find the information and criteria for evaluating Web sites. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one instruction will be provided. Class is limited to 20 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest you bring research topics with you.
- 7 Tangled in the Web classes offered in Summer 1998 (Jun 16 - Aug 3, 1998)
- 19 Tangled in the Web classes offered in Fall 1998 (Sep 16 - Oct 28, 1998)
- 12 Tangled in the Web classes offered in Spring 1999 (Feb 18 - Mar 31, 1999)
WHEN IS YOUR PAPER DUE?
A class for the more advanced undergraduate researcher. This 90 minute class is for students who are getting ready to research and write a substantial paper, report or proposal. This class covers selecting and searching databases to find journal articles and other materials. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one instruction will be provided. This class is limited to 28 participants.
- 4 When is your paper due? classes offered in Summer 1998 (Jun 23 - Aug 10, 1998)
- 40 When is your paper due? classes offered in Fall 1998 (Sep 21 - Nov 10,1998)
- 40 When is your paper due? classes offered in Spring 1999 (Feb 16 - Apr 9, 1999)
ACADEMIC UNIVERSE
An introduction to a multi-disciplinary database from Lexis-Nexis. This 60 minute class covers Academic Universe, a new Lexis-Nexis database that contains fulltext newspaper stories; company, industry and government news as well as legal information; and much more. Hands-on practice time and one-on-one assistance will be provided. Class is limited to 20 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. We suggest you bring research topics with you.
- 6 Academic Universe classes offered in Fall 1998 (Oct 1 - Oct 28, 1998)
- 8 Academic Universe classes offered in Spring 1999 (Mar 1 - Mar 29, 1999)
INTRODUCTION TO GIS USING ARCVIEW
Basic class: Introduction to ArcView is a two hour workshop that teaches the basic operations of the popular ArcView GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software. Intermediate class: Analysis with ArcView workshop is a two hour advanced workshop that explores the more complex query and analytical functions of ArcView. Registration is required for both workshops.
- 3 Introduction to ArcView classes offered in Spring 1999 (Feb 18 - Mar 15, 1999)
- 1 Analysis with ArcView class offered in Spring 1999 (Apr 8, 1999)
OTHER INSTRUCTION/ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
- Academic Achievement Program
- Humphrey Fellows
- UM Football Team Orientation
- EDCP 108 for Returning Students
- Retention Summer Program (OMSE)
- Open House for Newly Admitted Students
- New Faculty Orientation
- First Look Fair
- Academic Success Week
- International Student Orientations
- Middle School students
- Orient Express
- National History Day
