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Contact
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:
http://www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/library/Research_Assistance.htm
• 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
OSU-Tulsa Library 700 N. Greenwood Ave. Tulsa, OK 74106....918-594-8130
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