At Central Penn, both the library and teaching faculty are responsible for the information literacy development of students. The library is currently formally embedded in two 100-level courses. Faculty who assign research projects are expected to provide students with research instruction and support. Faculty are encouraged to invite the library to collaborate on research assignment design, instruct students in research and information literacy topics, and/or supply supplemental materials for the course, such as recommended readings or the creation of a research guide tailored to your course.
If you would like to request an instruction session, email library@centralpenn.edu at least one week in advance. In your email, please include:
Once your email is received, a librarian will get in touch with you confirming a date and details.
IDS 101, CPC Foundations
Students learn about:
IDS 102, Introduction to Information Literacy
Students learn:
**If you teach either IDS 101 or IDS 102, a librarian will contact you before term begins to discuss the library's involvement in the course.
Special note: Capstone has an in-depth research guide created by the library already embedded into the course shell in Blackboard.
Day Classes:
Evening/Blended Classes:
Online Classes:
The following topics are instruction sessions often requested by faculty and how long they typically take. If you would like a librarian to address a topic not on this list or spend more time on a particular topic, just let us know! We're happy to accommodate your students' unique learning needs.
APA Citation and Formatting | 1 hour |
Citation Managers (EndNote Web or Mendeley) | 20 minutes |
Database Instruction | 1 hour |
Google Scholar | 20 minutes |
Infographic Design (using Piktochart and/or Excel) | 1 hour |
How to Paraphrase | 20 minutes |
How to Avoid Committing Plagiarism | 20 minutes |
PowerPoint Design Basics | 1 hour |
How to Read a Scientific Journal Article | 45 minutes |
Research Process (in general) | 15 minutes |
The Library will be open 10am to 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the term.
Remember the Learning Hub is also open with lots of great faculty and staff willing to help with tutoring, advising, and general questions.
Email: Library@centralpenn.edu
Phone or Text: 717-728-2500