Laredo College librarians are happy to partner with LC faculty to provide a variety of instruction and information literacy courses. Instruction can be virtual or face-to-face.
To request a library instruction session with our librarians, please fill out the following form:
Please submit the form at least one week before the planned session date.
Library courses offered:
| Title | Learning Outcome | Topic/Lesson Plan |
| Library Orientation | Students will navigate library services, spaces, and online resources effectively. | Overview of library services, online catalog, research guides, and where to get help. Tailored to specific classes or programs. |
| Searching as Strategic Exploration | Students will develop search strategies and use advanced tools to find information. | Introduces search term generation, Boolean logic, database navigation, filters, control F, CoPilot AI, and keyword refinement. |
| Research as Inquiry | Students will formulate research questions and explore them from multiple angles. | Focus on open-ended inquiry, developing thesis questions, iterative research, and narrowing/broadening scope. |
| Authority is Constructed and Contextual | Students will evaluate sources bases on context and credibility. | Explores different types of authority (academic, lived experience, institutional), peer review, and source evaluation. |
| AI Literacy and Critical Use | Students will critically engage with generative AI in research and writing. | Covers the 4 D's: Demystify, Demythologize, Democratize, and Demonstrate - teaching responsible, ethical, and informed AI usage. |