Sunday, November 18, 2012
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All Day | Library closed, Sundays |
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Posted by: Pam Kessinger
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Monday, November 19, 2012
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| Pam, ILAGO @ Pacific Univ 1:00-5:00 pm |
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| Library instruction for WR 121 (SS) |
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Chris Jensen E MAIL: cjensen@pcc.edu PHONE: x7362 CAMPUS: Rock Creek STUDENTS CALL ME: PREFERRED CONTACT: e-mail COURSE TITLE: WR 121 CRN: STUDENTS: 27 PREFERRED DATE1: Nov. 19 PREFERRED TIME1: 8: 10 am ALTERNATE DATE2: ALTERNATE TIME2: CLASS DURATION: 80 minutes OTHER CLASS DURATION: DISCUSS NON LIBRARY MATTERS: no NON LIBRARY MATTERS TO DISCUSS: ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Standard intro-to-online-research day. Sarah S. has developed a checklist/handout for use. DEVELOP SEARCH STRATEGY: Please cover this in class EFFICIENT SEARCH: Please cover this in class CONSTRUCT QUERY: Please cover this in class ASSIGNMENT NOTES:
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Steve Mainville (SS) |
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Instructor's Name: Steve Mainville Instructor e-mail: smainvil@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 971.722.7101 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Steve Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: 40726 # of students: 27 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-19 Alternate Date: 2012-11-21 Preferred Time: 10:00 am Alternate Time: Duration: 80 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: about 5 minutes at the start or end of the class Assignment description and sample topics: A. Drug testing should/should not be allowed in public high schools. If you agree, which students should be tested? How and under what circumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletes and steroids. B. Drug testing of employees and job applicants should/should not be allowed. If you agree, which employees should be tested? How and under what circumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletes and steroids. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles and evaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes) Other notes: If there is time for a brief tour of the library, that would be fine.
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Stephen Mainville (RS) |
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Instructor's Name: Steve Mainville Instructor e-mail: smainvil@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 971.722.7101 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Steve Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: # of students: 27 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-19 Alternate Date: 2012-11-21 Preferred Time: 12:00pm Alternate Time: Duration: 80 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: about 5 minutes at the start or end of the class Assignment description and sample topics: A. Drug testing should/should not be allowed in public high schools. If you agree, which students should be tested? How and under what circumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletes and steroids. B. Drug testing of employees and job applicants should/should not be allowed. If you agree, which employees should be tested? How and under what circumstances? Why? Consider any relevant aspects of this issue. Do not focus on athletes and steroids. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles and evaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes) Other notes: If there is time for a brief tour of the library, that would be fine.
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Jason Stiffler (PK) |
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Instructor's Name: Jason Stiffler Instructor e-mail: jason.stiffler@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503-867-2723 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Jason Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: 46743 # of students: 27 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-19 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 4:00 pm Alternate Time: Duration: 110 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? No If yes please specify: Assignment description and sample topics: This is my standard research scavenger hunt for my WR 121 students. No instruction is needed from a librarian, but I'm always glad to have a librarian around if one is available, to help guide the students through the exercise. Students will be able to (check all that apply): Other notes: I'm once again late in making this request, and have only myself to blame if nothing is available. If the library room is already booked, let me know so I can start pestering Jeff Wilson. :-)
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Craig Buchner (SS) |
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Instructor's Name: Craig Buchner Instructor e-mail: craig.buchner@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 518.496.9562 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Craig Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR121 Course CRN: 46722 # of students: 27 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-20 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 10:00 am Alternate Time: Duration: 80 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: 10 mins Assignment description and sample topics: Students will be finding a variety of support for their research assignment, which will be based on memory. The essay they will be writing will be formatted as a list (like Susan Sontag's "Notes on Camp.") Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes)
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| WR 121 / Chris Jensen (no librarian needed) |
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NAME: Chris Jensen E MAIL: cjensen@pcc.edu PHONE: x7362 CAMPUS: Rock Creek STUDENTS CALL ME: PREFERRED CONTACT: e-mail COURSE TITLE: WR 121 CRN: STUDENTS: 27 PREFERRED DATE1: Nov. 20 PREFERRED TIME1: 12:10 pm ALTERNATE DATE2: ALTERNATE TIME2: CLASS DURATION: 80 minutes OTHER CLASS DURATION: DISCUSS NON LIBRARY MATTERS: no NON LIBRARY MATTERS TO DISCUSS: ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Research day -- no instruction requested, although drive-by is welcome
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| Library instruction for WR 115 / Amy Schimpf (SS) |
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amy.schimpf15@pcc.edu
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| Library instruction for WR 115 / Amy Schimpf (SS) |
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amy.schimpf15@pcc.edu
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Sharla Yates-Seif (BR) |
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Instructor's Name: Sharla Yates-Seif Instructor e-mail: sharla.yatesseif@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503 750 9552 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: 46764 # of students: 28 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-20 Alternate Date: 2012-11-15 Preferred Time: 6:30 pm Alternate Time: 7:00 pm Duration: 50 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? No If yes please specify: Assignment description and sample topics: I do not have the exact rubric composed yet, but I'm thinking of an overview of researching skills and an overview of how to use databases for the library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google well seminar would be helpful. They will be using an outside source for their last paper, but as is a Process Analysis paper, the source may simply be an encyclopedia entry or definition rather than a scholarly journal. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) Other notes: I do not have the exact rubric composed yet, but I'm thinking of an overview of researching skills and an overview of how to use databases for the library as the purpose of our visit. Also, a "how to search" Google well seminar would be helpful. They will be using an outside source for their last paper, but as is a Process Analysis paper, the source may simply be an encyclopedia entry or definition rather than a scholarly journal.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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| WR 121 / Chris Jensen (no librarian needed) |
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Chris Jensen E MAIL: cjensen@pcc.edu PHONE: x7362 CAMPUS: Rock Creek STUDENTS CALL ME: PREFERRED CONTACT: e-mail COURSE TITLE: WR 121 CRN: STUDENTS: 27 PREFERRED DATE1: Nov. 21 PREFERRED TIME1: 8 am ALTERNATE DATE2: ALTERNATE TIME2: CLASS DURATION: 80 minutes OTHER CLASS DURATION: DISCUSS NON LIBRARY MATTERS: no NON LIBRARY MATTERS TO DISCUSS: ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Research day -- no instruction requested, although drive-by is welcome ASSIGNMENT NOTES:
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| Library instruction for CG 180 / Luke Givens (SS) |
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Google Applications for productivity
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| Library instruction for WR 122 / Andy Zboralski (RS) |
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Instructor's Name: Andy Zboralski Instructor e-mail: andrew.zboralski@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503-317-9135 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Andy Preferred contact: Course no. or title: Writing 122 Course CRN: # of students: 26 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-21 Alternate Date: 2012-11-26 Preferred Time: 12:15 pm Alternate Time: 1:00 am Duration: 50 If other: Or less: I would like to have the students in a room with computers to find professional sources for their essays. Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? No If yes please specify: Assignment description and sample topics: The students are writing a proposal essay that begins with a global or national focus, and the essay concludes with a local focus. The topics are chosen by the students and approved by me. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles and evaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)
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| Library instruction for WR115/Elizabeth Smith (RS) |
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Instructor's Name: Elizabeth Smith Instructor e-mail: elizabeth.smith34@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503.245.1055 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Elizabeth Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 115 Course CRN: 46736 # of students: 25 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-21 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 2:00 pm Alternate Time: 3:00 pm Duration: 80 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: Will go over some work before or after the instruction Assignment description and sample topics: Still deciding. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles and evaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes)
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Jason Stiffler (SS) |
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Instructor's Name: Jason Stiffler Instructor e-mail: jason.stiffler@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503-867-2723 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Jason Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: 46743 # of students: 27 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-21 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 4:00 pm Alternate Time: Duration: 110 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? No If yes please specify: Assignment description and sample topics: This is my usual day-two exercise, where students have time to perform guided research on their paper topics, with help available from me, and from a librarian if one is available. Students will be able to (check all that apply): Other notes: Again, this is hitting you at the last minute, largely because I am a terrible person. If things are already booked, that's my fault, and I can start asking Jeff Wilson if there's any hope for me. :-)
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| Library instruction for WR 121 / Lisa Garcia Stiffler (SS) |
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Instructor's Name: Lisa Garcia Stiffler Instructor e-mail: lisa.stiffler@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503 423 7263 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Lisa Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 121 Course CRN: 41175 # of students: 31 ADA provisions needed: Preferred Date: 2012-11-19 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 6:00 pm Alternate Time: Duration: 50 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? No If yes please specify: Assignment description and sample topics: Final paper will be a researched argument - I will forward a prompt to you - they will need to research a controversial topic. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) - Differentiate between scholarly journals and magazines (15 minutes) - Construct a query for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles and evaluate best choices in the results list (25 minutes) Other notes: I would like them to have the time after the talk in the computer lab to do some research of their own. Thanks!
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
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All Day | Library closed, Sundays |
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Posted by: Pam Kessinger
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Monday, November 26, 2012
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| Library instruction for WR115/Elizabeth Smith (SS) |
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Sara will drive-by during student work time.
Instructor's Name: Elizabeth Smith Instructor e-mail: elizabeth.smith34@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 503.245.1055 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Elizabeth Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: WR 115 Course CRN: 46736 # of students: 25 ADA provisions needed: no Preferred Date: 2012-11-26 Alternate Date: Preferred Time: 2:00 pm Alternate Time: Duration: 110 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: odds and ends Assignment description and sample topics: Still deciding Students will be able to (check all that apply): Other notes: I would like to reserve this room for a "Librarian Drive-by" (after our day of full instruction on 11/21) similar to what Chris Jensen has done on 11/21. Thank you.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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| Library instruction for WR 122 / Joseph Rogers (SS) |
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Joseph Rogers
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| Library instruction for RD 115 / Fierman (SS) |
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Second session Instructor's Name: Danica Fierman Instructor e-mail: danica.fierman15@pcc.edu Instructor's Phone: 9717227643 Instructor's Location: Rock Creek Refer to me as: Danica Preferred contact: e-mail Course no. or title: Reading 115 --College Reading Course CRN: 43912 # of students: 25 ADA provisions needed: Preferred Date: 2012-11-27 Alternate Date: 2012-11-29 Preferred Time: 12:00 pm Alternate Time: 1:00 pm Duration: 80 If other: Do you need time to discuss non-library matters with your class on the day of library instruction? Yes If yes please specify: Maybe 5 minutes to collect homework Assignment description and sample topics: Continued work on their information literacy project. This day would be a session devoted mostly to independent work with support from librarian. It would also be a good opportunity to hone in on relevance of materials. Students will be able to (check all that apply): - Develop a search strategy based on their research topics (15 minutes) - Perform an efficient search of the library catalog for books and other materials (15 minutes) Other notes: Email to RC librarians: pkessing@pcc.edu, robin.shapiro@pcc.edu, sara.seely@pcc.edu
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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| Pam, SY, Library Leadership, 9:30-11 |
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Friday, November 30, 2012
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| CoP Meeting Day |
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