Bring the class to the library or bring the librarian to the class?

Have you missed us dear readers? Your library staff was attending the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference last week. Instead of boring you with the details of the great class we took on cross-referencing books, we'll just dig into today's post:

WHEN SHOULD THE LIBRARIAN VISIT YOUR CLASS? The librarian will happily visit your classes at the beginning of semesters to say hi and to do a brief (15 minutes) class of interesting websites related to your specific class. We also recommend having us visit your class when it is time for your students to pick a research topic. We can help you and your students figure out a topic to do research on and emphasize topics that the library is particularly strong in (i.e. many books or journals on a specific topic). This helps insure that students are not lacking in available resources.

BRING YOUR CLASS TO THE LIBRARY... Two weeks or more prior to due dates. We can show students how to use databases and train them in finding appropriate resources.

DO THE LIBRARIANS A FAVOR... Bring us your class syllabus. Ask us how we can incorporate library skills training into your class. Your class goals are to provide your students with knowledge that will provide the groundwork for future education. Our library goals are to provide them with the skills to obtain additional knowledge when they are no longer at Orchard Lake Schools and must search on their own.

We enjoy helping your classes! Visit us...often! (Bonus incentive...we often have candy available for your snacking enjoyment.)