Feb 23, 2024 · Library orientation is an educational process designed to introduce individuals, typically new users, to a library’s resources, services, policies, and layout.

Reaching first year students early can preempt academic heartache and research woes, yet the question of “what students really need” continues to evolve. This article presents a case study …

Sep 11, 2025 · Discover how one librarian turns library orientation into a fun, memorable, and collaborative experience that engages students from day one.

Library instruction, also called bibliographic instruction, user education and library orientation, is the process where librarians teach their patrons how to access information in libraries.

May 15, 2024 · But how do you create a successful online library orientation and if you create such an orientation, will students engage with it? The five articles in this collection explore …

Aug 27, 2025 · Ideas for making engaging orientation sessions and incorporating information literacy concepts into basic orientations (or tours). Give them the “Why?” - Why should they …

Jul 29, 2025 · To smooth the transition into a new year, I have developed a fun and engaging library mapping activity that gives students ownership in learning about or refreshing their …

Nov 17, 2025 · Library Basics The Del E. Webb Library at Loma Linda University is dedicated to supporting curriculum outcomes and competencies. To this end, we offer instruction that …

These workshops seek to familiarize students with services, spaces, and resources offered through the library, and can be tailored to specific audiences. Typically, workshops are 30-60 …

Learn how to create a library orientation program that introduces new users to your library's resources, services, and policies. Follow these six steps to design, deliver, and evaluate your...