Instruction Request Form

Use this form to request that a faculty librarian specializing in Reference and Instruction work with your course to build students' information literacy skills. Please try to place requests at least two weeks in advance to allow adequate time to develop lessons and materials customized to your needs.

Name*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Course Title, Number, and Section*
Number of Students*
Class Assignment (.doc, .docx, or .pdf files only)
Type of Service
Delivery Method
Preferred Date (primary)*
Preferred Date (secondary)*
How much time would you like to devote to information literacy instruction?
Choose the topic(s) you would like covered in your class:	Basic Topic (approx. 15 minutes each) Exploring and choosing a topic Library services and Primo search overview Literature reviews basics (keyword searching, citation chaining) Getting materials from other libraries in Maryland and beyond (e.g. using ILL; searching other libraries or archives) Citation system basics (e.g. rules of a citation style) AI and large language models as search tools Basics of using archives and special collections Information production and access basics (e.g peer review, bias in sources) Advanced Topic (approx. 30 minutes each) Using unique database features (e.g. searching by test subject demographics) Citation and plagiarism advanced (e.g Zotero setup, ethical use of information) AI and information ethics Synthesizing sources (e.g. assessing majority and minority views, including non traditional sources) Authority of sources (e.g. source evaluation in different contexts; journalism vs. general information; indigenous knowledge) Finding and using Government data sources Information production and access advanced (e.g. bias in search tools, algorithms)
Start Time*
Length of Library Instruction Session*
Preferred Date (primary)*
Preferred Date (secondary)*
Content Needed By (Please enter a date that's at least one week before you anticipate using content)*
I would be interested in having a librarian added to my Sakai course, if available. A librarian will follow up with you to discuss your session in further detail. Questions? Contact Mike Kiel, skiel@ubalt.edu 410-837-5072