Lenhardt Library How to use our catalog

2012 Lesson Plan

Rudbeckia The Botanical Magazine by William Curtis, printed in 1787. From the Library's rare book and periodical collection

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How to use our catalog

2012 Lesson Plan

BACKGROUND
The Lenhardt Library strives to provide plant science resources and accurate information to users by collecting, organizing, preserving, and sharing subjectspecific materials for current and future use, while supporting all objectives of the Chicago Botanic Garden. With the implementation of our new OPAC in 2012, this lesson plan was created to assist the Chicago Botanic Garden Staff, students, and the Lenhardt Library patrons to access information independently. Though we will continue to be available for assistance during library hours, this will empower the Chicago Botanic Garden Staff and patrons, when we are closed.

GOALS
The goal of this lesson is to instruct Chicago Botanic Garden Staff, students, and Lenhardt Library Patrons on how to use our new OPAC. Upon completion of the lesson, students should be able to use the OPAC independently. Note: The Database lesson can be conducted following the How to use our catalog Lesson.

OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of the lesson, the student should be able to independently: Sign in, if they have an account Perform a simple search Perform an advanced search Locate a resource such as a book or journal Access links Learn to navigate the library OPAC

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

As a result of attending this course, students should be able to access the OPAC independently. They will be able to manage their account, search our catalog, and use links to find additional resources.

Lisa West

LIS 764 Lesson Plan One

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STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Evaluate students as the course progresses. Monitor the students to ensure each student can perform each objective independently. Fill out a Student Assessment Form for each student.

LEARNING STANDARDS ADDRESSED

The ACRL learning standards that will be addressed in this lesson plan are:

1. The information literate student determines the nature and extent

of the information needed.

2. The information literate student accesses needed information

effectively and efficiently.

3. The information literate student, individually or as a member of a

group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

LESSON TIME
The lesson is scheduled for 10 minutes. This time may vary, depending on the class size and skill level of the students. This lesson is designed to accommodate up to 15 students lecture style, taught by one instructor. If the lesson is taught hands-on in the library, it can accommodate four students, taught by one instructor. The lesson can be taught lecture style utilizing the PowerPoint and handouts, or as a hands-on activity in the library. This lesson is also available as a self-study course. Interested staff and patrons should be provided with a printout of the How to use our catalog PowerPoint slides.

MATERIALS NEEDED
How to use our catalog lesson plan LIS 764 Lesson Plan One 3

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How to use our catalog PowerPoint How to use our catalog PowerPoint slides printed as handouts One Student Assessment Form per participant One Workshop Survey form per participant One computer per student, if taught in library

ADMINISTRATIVE
Please contact the director, Leora Siegel, and the reference librarian, Stacy Stoldt, to schedule a How to use our catalog class. It is preferable to have a class scheduled in advance, but a Chicago Botanic Garden staff member or library patron should not be denied the class, if staffing permits. If it is not possible to arrange a class, please offer the self-study course material. Some classes will be scheduled in cooperation with teachers and classes at the Regenstein School. Upon completion of a class, please notify Leora and Stacy. Turn in Student Assessment Form and Workshop Survey to Stacy.

INTRODUCTION
[PP1] Please cater the lesson plan to fit the students. This lesson may be taught formally or informally, as long as the objectives are met. The lesson plan does not need to be read verbatim. Hello. Welcome to the How to use our catalog class. My name is ________. If you have any questions after the class, please call or email me at the library. In todays class you will learn how to: Sign in, if you have an account Perform a simple search Perform an advanced search Locate a resource such as a book or journal Access links Learn to navigate the library OPAC

Anytime you have questions, please let me know. If this is a hands-on lesson, ensure all students computers are on the library homepage. http://www.chicagobotanic.org/library Lisa West LIS 764 Lesson Plan One 4

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[PP2] Have the students locate the catalog link on the left menu. On our homepage, click catalog from the menu on the left. [PP3] Instruct students how to change the language of the catalog, if necessary. To change the catalog language, click switch language in the upper right corner. Select the button to the left of the desired language and click the switch button on the bottom. [PP4] Instruct students on how to access their account. To access your account, click My Account on the top menu. [PP5] Have students login. If this is their first login, supply them with a user ID and password, time permitting. If you are teaching outside of the library or are unable to get them a user ID and password, have the student practice with the library login. If this is your first login call us at 847-835-8201. If you have a user ID and password, enter it in the boxes. Click on the sign in button or press enter. [PP6] Allow the students time to navigate the My Account features. Monitor their progress to ensure success. After signing into your account, you can view your checkouts, checkout history, charges, holds, and messages by selecting from the menu on the left. [PP7] Allow the students time to navigate the Search features. Monitor their progress to ensure success. For a simple search, click search on the top menu. Type in a word or phrase and click go Lisa West LIS 764 Lesson Plan One 5

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[PP8] For tips, click on the down arrow to the left of show search options [PP9] Allow the students time to navigate the show search options features. Have the students search for a single keyword, multiple keywords using AND, multiple keywords using OR, and search for an exact phrase. Monitor their progress to ensure success. [PP10] Have the students click on Browse Search on the left menu. Click on Browse Search on the left menu for more search options. [PP11] Have the students click the down arrow, to the right of the search box, under Look For for more search options. Allow time for the students to complete multiple searches. Ensure the students are able to locate a resource, such as a book or journal. Click the down arrow, to the right of the search box, under Look For for more search options. Try to find a book or journal using the different search options available.

[PP12] Have the students click on Power Search on the left menu. . Allow time for the students to complete multiple searches. Ensure the students are able to locate a resource, such as a book or journal. Click on Power Search on the left menu for more search options. [PP13] Have the students click on any of the links under Resources in the left menu, for links to additional sites. Ensure that they surf all sites, BHL, Illinois Digital Archives, Octavos Rare Book Room, and vPlants. Click on any of the links under Resources in the left menu, for links to additional sites. Lisa West LIS 764 Lesson Plan One 6

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[PP14] Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to complete the survey. It can be turned in to you, the circulation desk, or mailed to the library. Encourage the students, again, to call or email if they have any questions, later.

Lisa West

LIS 764 Lesson Plan One