Requesting an Information Literacy / Library Research Session for Your Students
Our information literacy and library research classes help students develop key digital and information literacy competencies. Librarians at the Bronfman Business Library collaborate with faculty to enhance the information literacy competencies of business students by:
- introducing them to the best resources to meet their research needs
- demonstrating effective search strategies
- teaching them the value of critically evaluating sources
- stressing the importance of citing sources to avoid plagiarism
- contributing to the course eClass or Canvas by providing links to online resources
Information literate individuals have the ability to define their information needs, to find information efficiently and to critically evaluate what they have found in order to integrate it into their work.
We have included a link to Information Literacy in a Business Context which elaborates on this topic and provides links to related readings and websites.
Faculty who wish to arrange a library instructional session and/or supporting web guide for a business program or course are advised to consult the information provided below.
Location of Library Classes
- During the Covid-19 campus closure, all synchronous library sessions will be delivered via Zoom. You can also request that a business librarian prepares asynchronous materials for your course. Examples of asynchronous materials include: video modules, self-paced modules with videos and database tutorials, and course research guides.
- When in-person campus activities resume, in-person instructional sessions can be provided in S236, SSB for classes of up to 40 students or the course’s lecture hall.
Booking Procedures
Please use the library’s class request form to submit your request. We require 3-weeks' notice to prepare an information literacy session and we recommend submitting your request by the following dates:
- For Fall and year-long classes, please submit your request by August 15th.
- For Winter classes, please submit your request by December 1st.
- For Summer classes, please submit your request by May 15th.
Updated October 2020