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Library classes take place in room S-404, a "Smart" classroom with an interactive whiteboard.

Class Outline

A one-period long Introduction to Library Resources by a member of the library faculty is available upon request. These classes can either follow the outline below or they can be tailored to meet your curriculum needs to help with research, book reports, term papers, speeches, etc.

• Description of the organization of the library and its services.
• Demonstration of the online catalog (CUNYPlus) including keyword, title, and location search.
• Introduction to the World Wide Web including search engines and evaluation of Websites.
• Demonstration of how to search library databases (such as EBSCO Host) to find journal and magazine articles, how to access databases remotely, and how to retrieve results.
• The typical library research process will be described briefly including citation styles and academic honesty.

The Library Instruction Program includes several options. Faculty can choose one or another as they deem appropriate:

• Specialized subject lectures
• Research Strategies for CUNYPlus and the World Wide Web
• Tours of the Library

Requesting a Class

Fill out an online request form. Please make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.

In person :
Prof. Vicente Revilla
Room S-431
Telephone: (212) 220-1498
E-mail: vrevilla@bmcc.cuny.edu

Walk-In Lectures Fall 2009

Date	Classes	Time
Sept 10 Thursday	Finding Books Finding Articles	2 pm
Sept. 17 Wednesday	Resources for Faculty RefWork, EReserve,Ulrich’s	2 pm
Sept.22 Tuesday	Google and Google Scholar	9:30 am
Oct 10 Saturday	Finding Books Finding Articles	10:30 am
Oct 14 Wednesday	Nursing Resources	3 pm
Oct.26 Monday	Literary Criticism	11 am
Nov. 11 Wednesday	How to Cite: MLA/APA Plagiarism	1 pm
Nov. 16 Monday	Research Topics for Speech and English Assignments	10 am

All classes meet in S404 inside the Library.

For more information call Prof. Vicente Revilla at 212-220-1498 or e-mail: vrevilla@bmcc.cuny.edu