Instructional Services
Instructional services provide group instruction in identifying, locating, and accessing print and electronic information resources in the USC Libraries and beyond. Librarian subject specialists and other information professionals are available to assist faculty, instructors, and students through a range of instructional services:
- Library instruction
- Services for faculty library users
- Library workshops for graduate students
- Library tours
- New student orientations
- Drop-in workshops
- Course-related technical training
If you seek individual research assistance, please contact the USC Libraries' Ask-a-Librarian service.
Library Instruction
Librarians guide students in learning to locate and use print and electronic information resources, through demonstrations in the classroom or in an interactive setting in an instructional computer lab. These course-based sessions are customized to fit general course content or specific assignments or projects. Faculty and instructors may request library instruction sessions for their classes by using the online Request-A-Class form.
Services for Faculty Library Users
New and current faculty members are invited to meet with the Librarian subject specialist(s) in their respective subject area(s) for personal consultations regarding the USC Libraries’ resources and services. Librarians can also assist teaching faculty in developing research activities and course assignments that support the development of students’ information literacy skills. Please see the list of Librarian subject specialists for contact information.
Library Workshops for Graduate Students
By request, Librarian subject specialists are available to meet with graduate students in a particular department or program to provide orientation to USC resources and services. Please use the Request-A-Class form to schedule a workshop.
Library Tours
Faculty and instructors may request a guided tour of a USC library for specific classes or programs. Please use the Request-A-Class form to request a tour.
New Student Orientation
New student orientations to USC library and computing services are offered at the beginning of each semester.
Course-Related Technical Training
Computer Consultants are available to provide instruction for course-related software that is supported by USC Information Technology Services. Faculty, instructors, and other groups may request technology instruction by using the online Request-A-Class form.