Types of Instruction Sessions

Types of Library Instruction

A. M. Al-Refai Library offers Instruction sessions all through the year, at various levels, and in many areas of library and research skills, including:

·         Literature of specific disciplines

·         Explanation of and demonstration of Online Public Access Catalog, key databases, journals, and eBooks

·         Illustration of various Research tools

·         Description of various Referencing styles, particularly APA

While instructions are normally conducted in the Library Lab: N2-102, some of the MBA sessions are also held in individual classrooms, as required by the faculty. We offer varied options for these sessions:

Individual Consultations: This is a one-to-one session conducted in the Library upon prior appointment with Reference Librarians.

Undergraduate Student Workshops: The Library team works closely with the faculty to customize sessions that particularly focus on specific disciplines, and/or familiarization of library resources, in general.

Graduate Student Workshops: These sessions are normally conducted in classrooms, and mainly focus on resources that facilitate advanced research and the use of TurnItin (plagiarism checking tool).

Student Orientations Sessions: Each year there are many new students joining the University; as such, these sessions provide a general overview of Library services, resources, and website navigation.

Community User Sessions: The Library receives many important visitors both local and international, from time-to-time. Upon request, orientations are conducted to introduce visitors to the Library website, and its resources. A brief walking tour inside the Library is conducted to highlight the various areas of Library print collections.