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 minutes in length and incorporate a variety of hands-on or exploratory activities. Topics may include the following:
- Introduction to library resources, spaces, and services
- Introduction to databases and subject guides
- Introduction to Library Search
- Basics search strategies
Examples of library orientations:
- Library Resources to Save You Time and Money
- Workshops for targeted student populations
- Transfer Students
- International Students
- First-Generation Students
- First-year graduate students
- Workshops for specific schools or majors (led by subject specialist librarian)