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Example Topics Covered

Here are examples of topics that can be covered in a library instruction session and the formats in which your DU librarians can present them.

Library Services

Type of Session: Online, In the Classroom at Lettinga or Video

Topics may include:

  • Online Research Consultations
  • Databases
  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Library Guides
  • APA resources
  • How to contact the Library 

Appropriate for:

  • Any class at the beginning of the semester.

Introduction to Research

Type of Session: Online, In the Classroom at Lettinga or Video

This library session will cover:

  • Library Services
  • Searching the databases
  • Research techniques and strategies

Appropriate for:

  • Everyone!
  • Classes that need a "refresher" on research skills and tools
  • First-year graduate students

Advanced Research Session

Type of Session: Online, In the Classroom at Lettinga or Video

This library session is customizable to your class’s topic, research projects, and skill level and will generally cover:

  • Advanced database searching
  • Troubleshooting difficult searches
  • Subject-specific sources and research methods

Appropriate for:

  • Classes that have already had a library orientation
  • Classes where all students are familiar with research basics
  • Graduate Students
  • Upper-level undergraduate students

*A librarian will email you to discuss the particular topics you would like to focus on*