Department of Library
Department Chair: 
Department Secretary: Lana Hepworth (208) 496-2350
Department Faculty: Marcia BairBlaine BakeShane ColeBrooks HaderlieMathew MilesRichard NelsonSam NielsonDebora Scholes

 
Department of Library Public Services
The  Information  Age  has  brought  with  it  new  challenges  for  students,  researchers,  and  patrons  of  the  traditional  library.    Because  of  the  tremendous  increase  in  and  availability  of  information,  it  can  be  an  overwhelming  task  to  determine  where  and  how  to  search  for  desired  answers.    One  of  the  main  purposes  of  the  Library  Public  Services  Department  is  to  assist  patrons  in  using  library  resources  to  accomplish  educational  pursuits  and  prepare  for  life-long  learning.    A  variety  of  methods  are  used  to  accomplish  this  purpose.    Included  are  orientations,  one-on-one  help,  self-guided  tours,  pamphlets,  instructions  in  using  materials  and  databases,  and  a  Library  Research  Skills  Class  which  is  offered  each  block  to  assist  students  in  better  use  of  library  resources.
 
 
Course Descriptions

LR 111 Library Research Skills (1:2:0)
This is designed as an introductory course for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to use a library more efficiently. Emphasis will be placed on services available, reference materials and research techniques using the online catalog, Internet, and other electronic databaes.This course is open to students of all majors, and will be particularly beneficial to anyone wanting to improve their research and information finding skills.