Instruction, Workshops, & Classroom Reservations
Request an Instruction Session
This page is for librarian-led instruction. If you would like to schedule library instruction for your class(es), please fill out our Instruction Request Form.
USSE 1201 instructors: To reserve the Active Learning Classroom for a session you will lead yourself, please use the Library Classroom Request Form.
To reserve a library classroom for a session or workshop led by faculty, staff, or students, please use the Library Classroom Request Form.
Librarians assigned to your college will contact you to set up your session(s), and confirm classroom reservations.
Meet your librarian instruction teams!
Colleges of Business, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts, SAMC, and Science:(from left to right) Jennifer Anderson, Lisa Louis, Tara Carlisle, Mohammad AlHamad, and Phebe Raglin. Not in picture: Rachel Bennett.
Colleges of Education & Human Development and Nursing & Health Sciences:(from left to right) Trisha Hernandez and Lorin Flores.
Special Collections & Archives: (from front to back) Lori Podolsky, Amanda Kowalski, and Eric Christensen.
What we do
The librarians on your instruction team will work with you to tailor a session to your students' needs. Instruction sessions often address the following topics:
- Information Literacy learning objectives. (Learn more about Bell Library and Information Literacy)
- Course learning objectives
- Assignment requirements
- Active Learning portions
- Course Guides. (See the ECED 2352 example guide or browse our Research Guides page)
For sessions focusing on citation styles and formats, please contact the Writing Center. The Writing Center also offers instructional content on plagiarism, writing strategies, and more.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu for more information.
Instruction Guidelines
To help your session succeed, please keep the following in mind:
- Plan Ahead. Please request sessions at least two weeks’ in advance so your librarian has time to prepare.
- Choose a location. Librarians can teach sessions in your classroom if there is a computer, podium, project, and screen. Or you have the option of requesting a library classroom:
- Consider device access. The Active Learning Classroom is a Bring Your Own Device space. You may ask your students to bring their own devices or request the laptop cart (30 laptops). Please provide your class rosters with student first and last names, IslandID or TAMU-CC email address via TAMU-CC email attachment or via the request form. Students may also borrow laptops from the library's two lending kiosks.
- Attend with your students. Your participation and support are key to the success of library instruction sessions.
Workshops at Bell Library
Workshops at Bell Library
To lead a workshop at Bell Library, use the Library Classroom Request Form. If you would like to suggest a topic or speaker, please contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu.
Accessibility
Bell Library strives to create an inclusive, accessible learning space. Please let the librarian teaching their class or organizing a workshop know of any accommodation needs before the session.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to work with their librarian and with Disability Services to find accessible solutions.
If you are unsure who to contact to request accommodations, contact Lorin Flores, Instructional Services Librarian, at 361-825-2609 or at lorin.flores@tamucc.edu.