MLA Annotated Bib
Library Orientation 1: Introduction
Overview
Part 1 of 15.
Introduction to Shelton State library resources. Includes outlines for a quiz and a discussion board.
Welcome!
You may want to put your contact information in under "Resources."
Introduction
Welcome to the Shelton State Libraries! This course was designed to give you a tour of all of the library's resources and provide you with instruction on how to use them. This module will introduce you to your classmates, the library, the library web page, and your final project, which you will be working on for the entire course.
Objectives
- Utilize the course resources.
- List library rules and guidelines.
- Locate important areas of the library web page.
- Define an annotated bibliography.
Resources
- Direct link to the library web page: https://www.sheltonstate.edu/instruction-workforce-development/library-services/
Readings and Videos
The library has many resources available to patrons, both physically and electronically. Patrons are able to access electronic resources from any computer that is connected to the internet, as well as computers in the library itself.
The physical library is not just a collection of books, though a diverse book collection supports the curriculum of the college. The library also provides study space for individuals as well as groups in the form of tables, carrels, and study rooms. Computers are available for research and course work. Printing is $0.05 per page, and the printers will also scan documents.
All school-wide rules apply in the library, including rules regarding tobacco use and student conduct guidelines. In addition, the library has three unique rules:
- Don't be disruptive.
- No food or drink.
- Check items out before removing them from the facility.
Checking out items is easy. It requires a current photo ID, your A number, and proof of enrollment. Proof of enrollment can be the Canvas course screen on your phone.
At any point in your research process, if you require support, please ask a library staff member. Librarians have been trained to help you develop research skills and are good at reducing frustration and anxiety in the library. If you need help once or fifty times, librarians don't care. We are available to help you accomplish the best research you are capable of.
Your gateway to all library resources is the library web page. This page provides access to physical and electronic resources as well as human librarians who can help you.
Navigation to the library web site is easy from Shelton's Main Page.
The web page itself provides links to book and eResource materials as well as general library information.
Let's Talk About Your Final Project
Your final project is going to be an annotated bibliography on a topic of your choosing. I would suggest you select a topic that is broad, but also holds your interest. Here are examples of an APA and an MLA annotated bibliography in the format that I will require. Keep these examples in mind as we move through the course.
Assignment
Use the discussion board section of your course management software.
Introduction
Introduce yourself to your classmates by answering the following questions. If you would like to give a more extensive background, that would be great.
Objectives
- Get to know each other.
- Illustrate your ability to use the course discussion boards.
Instructions
Answer the following questions.
- Who are you?
- What was the last book you read? Why did you read it? Did you enjoy it?
- What potential topic are you interested in researching?
Submission Requirements
Be sure to meet your fellow classmates by reading their biographies as well. Feel free to visit back and forth with other students.
Quiz
Change the instructions to fit your needs. Use the quiz module of your course management software to ask questions. Here are mine, but you will have to modify them to suit your own library requirements:
- The library charges late fines.
- FALSE
- The following is NOT a library guideline:
- *No phone use.
- Don't be disruptive.
- Check out items before removing them.
- No food or drink.
- The following CAN NOT be found on the library's web page:
- *College hours of operation
- Main library phone number
- Librarian contact information
- The OPAC
- SSCC's electronic archives
- Turorials
- What do you need to check out items in the library?
- *Photo ID
- SSCC ID
- *A number
- *Proof of enrollment
- Letter from instructor
- The following is NOT available in the library:
- Study Rooms
- Books
- *Coffee
- Printers
- Scanners
- Computers
Introduction
Welcome to your first quiz. All of the correct answers are available in this module.
Objectives
- Confirm that you have retained key information about basic course information and the library.
Instructions
- There are 5 multiple choice/true-false questions.
- You have 15 minutes for this quiz.
- Please use the Chrome browser for best performance.
- Once you start the quiz, you must complete it; there are 2 attempts. You cannot save to return to later. If you log out, you cannot return to the quiz.
- The attempt with the highest score will be graded.