Instruction Services: Policies

The Reference & Instruction Department tries to be as flexible as possible when scheduling a library visit for classes. However, we ask that faculty and instructors respect the following policies:

• We ask that faculty please schedule sessions at least 2 weeks in advance, as we design each session to suit the unique needs of your course. Schedule as early as possible to reserve the time slot that best fits your students' needs, even if the class won't be coming to the library until later in the semester.
• Plan to attend the entire session with your students. Interaction between faculty members, librarians, and students enriches the learning process and emphasizes the importance of the library and information literacy to the students. In addition, students are often more attentive and engaged when the faculty member is present.
• If you want to bring your class in to the library on your own, notify any of the Reference & Instruction Librarians at least a few days before the library visit. If room 20 is unavailable, we may be able to reserve some of the computers in the reference area for your class. During busy times, we ask that at least 1/2 of the computers in the reference area be available for library users. If it's a large group (20+), consider bringing students in two groups.
• Use of classrooms, portable labs and other electronic resources is guided by Information Technology policies.

For more information, contact:
Ronalee Ciocco
337-6994
rciocco@gettysburg.edu

For policies on instruction or use of Special Collections/Archives material, contact:
Karen Dupell Drickamer
337-7015
kdrickam@gettysburg.edu