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Tom Thorisch, Instruction Librarian

594-8146 or tom.thorisch@okstate.edu

•  Our library instruction program teaches students to navigate successfully through the maze of virtual and traditional resources and services. Sessions last from 50 minutes to in-depth workshops in our new library computer lab, the classroom, or computer labs with hands-on practice for the students depending on assignments, type of research and information needs.

•  Our resources are continuously growing, particularly in the area of electronic databases and online full text materials. We offer access to 35,000 online journal titles with full text in 110+ databases and 45,000 electronic books online, links to other library catalogs, email reference, virtual reference, remote database access, online Interlibrary Loan, and more.

•  Information literacy is a cornerstone of the library's mission in serving our student population. Whether our students are returning after a long absence from school or continuing on from high school, our library instructional services focus on more than completing one assignment, but in facilitating the development of life-long information competency.

•  Tom Thorisch, the OSU-Tulsa instruction librarian, is trained in adult learning theories, instructional techniques and progressive course delivery. Tom is also actively involved in COIL (Community of Oklahoma Instruction Librarians).

•  Online research assistance is available for students unable to attend sessions:

•  Library instruction sessions are available anytime throughout the semester. When students are struggling with assignments consider requesting a session tailored to a particular assignment or project.

•  As an alternative, small group meetings outside of class are also available. Student groups can contact Tom Thorisch directly at 594-8146 or tom.thorisch@okstate.edu. This is helpful when only a few students need assistance with their research.

•  Our library instruction program covers:

•  Computing, printing and access issues

•  Remote library database access

•  Database selection and searching for beginner and intermediate levels

•  Defining and refining search topics

•  Evaluating research results

•  Tracking journal articles (from searching to selecting and retrieving full-text documents)

•  Citation styles with examples

•  Internet searching for valid and reliable information

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