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Course-Related Instruction Request Form
- Faculty/Instructors/TAs may call Diane Ruess at (907)-474-6349 or use this form to schedule class visits.
- Two week's notice is requested to book a library instruction session.
- Library faculty will customize the presentation to fit the needs of your students if you outline the particular subjects, materials, and online resources you wish to have covered.
- Faculty who wish to use Library research computers for their classes should schedule a hands-on instruction session with a librarian in one of the Library's computer instruction rooms.
Small Group Instruction
Small groups of UAF students may schedule a library instruction session by appointment. Small-group instruction is especially beneficial when a group of interested students wants to learn to use a specific information tool (a database, the catalog, a periodical index, google scholar) or wishes to learn about a specific area of the library (Government Documents, Archives, etc.).
To schedule a small group session contact Diane Ruess at (907) 474- 6349 or ffder@uaf.edu.
Course-Related Instruction/Upper Division
Course-related instruction sessions offer instruction on resources and search strategies appropriate to a particular discipline and/or class project or assignment.
To schedule a session, use the online form, or, contact Diane Ruess, at: ffder@uaf.edu or (907) 474-6349 .
When planning your request please consider the following suggestions:
LS101 (Library Science Class)
Library and Information Strategies
LS101 is part of the UAF Core Curriculum requirements needed for graduation. To fulfill this core requirement you may choose either one of the following two options:
Instruction
For Students
- LS101: part of the UAF core curriculum.
- Reference: Need some one-on-one help with your research, contact the reference desk.
- Small group instruction: get a group together and we can help you with your research needs.
For Faculty & Instructors
- Course-related instruction: we can help your class learn how to use library databases and resources. Schedule an appointment today!
- Small group instruction: get a group together and we show you tips & tricks for finding information via electronic & paper resources.
- Suggestions for Designing Effective Library Research Assignments: Before sending your students to the library, read these tips on creating effective library research assignments.
- Librarian Subject Liaisons: we can help with assignment development and your research needs.

