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Conducting the Search – Find Call NumbersImportant NoteMaterials—TeacherDate: _________ Name: __________________________ENG 101 Conducting the Search – Find Call NumbersLesson adapted from: Prorak, Diane. “Focus on Skills: Using the Classification System and Finding Periodicals.” In Designs for Active Learning. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries, 1998.Important NoteThis assignment requires that students visit various areas of the library. It will work best after students have completed the library tour activity.Materials—TeacherCopies of 1-page outline of the Library of Congress Classification structure, one for each student.Copies of “Using LC Call Numbers in the Library” worksheet (1-page, double-sided), one for each student.Materials—StudentPencil/PenA topic idea. May be related to the student’s major, a research project, or an area of interest.Preparation- Assign students to complete LOBO section(s): “Find Call Numbers” - Review applicable section in LOBO: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/lobo2/search/call-numbers1.html - Read lesson plan.- Remind students to meet in the library. Information Literacy ObjectiveThe student will access needed information effectively and efficiently.Student ObjectiveThe student will find books and journals using LC call numbers.Introduction (Time = 35 minutes)Tell students that this assignment will help them use Library of Congress Classification to find books and journals throughout the library.Procedures1. Familiarize students with the Library of Congress (LC) call number handout. Explain that university library materials are organized using these letter codes instead of the Dewey Decimal numbers used in high school and public libraries. (Time = 3 minutes)2. Ask students to determine the LC letter(s) corresponding to their topic area and write the letter(s) on the worksheet entitled, “Using LC Call Numbers in the Library”. (Time = 2 minutes)3. Explain the major sections of the worksheet, and then send students throughout the library to complete the worksheet tasks. Encourage students with similar topics to work together.4. Allow students time to work in library to complete worksheet tasks. (Time = 25 minutes)5. After students return, ask students to answer the 3 questions at the end of their worksheet. Ask selected students to share their answers. Attempt to respond to their answers to question #3. If you cannot, ask the librarian on duty at the Reference Desk! (Time = 5 minutes)ClosingBe sure to summarize the main points of the lesson and refer students back to LOBO for help!Student EvaluationBased on step #5 above.Wrap UpRemind students that library research can be challenging, but that it can be mastered. The result of mastering library research skills is better papers/projects and better grades!Lesson EvaluationWhat worked well?What will you do differently the next


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