Conducting Library Tours

One thing GRAs will be asked to do is conduct tours of the library. Before the tour, you can pick up some giveaways from Sarah B.

Meet in the PCL Lobby near new books. Welcome and talk to people as they get there. Get a headcount to report back to Sarah B.

Tour outline

1. Introductions - students and you
2. Introduction to PCL - main library, but there are more, focused on subject areas, and mostly quieter than PCL
   
   1. 9 other library buildings on campus

      1. Architecture

      2. Benson

      3. Chemistry

      4. Classics

      5. Engineering

      6. Fine Arts

      7. Geology

      8. Life Science

      9. PCL

      10. Physics Math & Astronomy

   2. Data and donuts every Friday from 3-4
   3. Family weekend, Sat. Oct 28
3. Main desk
   1. ID = Library card
   2. check out books – as many as you want, check out for 4 weeks, renew up to 3 times, fines – pay on What I Owe
   3. Equipment 
      1. headphones/calculators at most libraries
      2. Phone chargers at PCL
      3. Cameras, microphones, etc at PCL
      4. Even cooler equipment at FAL (Oculus Rift)
   4. Reserve books
   5. Pick it up - bring stuff from any library (including DVDs and CDs, storage)
   6. Research help
      1. Start searching
      2. Narrowing a topic
   7. Mention chat for more research help
   8. Subject librarians for in-depth help – schedule apt
4. Main computer lab - PCs
   1. General use computers (EID/PW)
   2. Printing
   3. Scanning
   4. Speech center location – schedule apt online
   5. Group study rooms – think ahead!
   6. Through to scholars commons (shh)
5. Scholars commons
   1. Silent Study
      1. Data Lab – Macs, specialized software, find list on our website
      2. Through to lobby again
6. Media Lab – Macs, video or audio editing
7. UFCU room
   1. Tutoring
   2. Stem spaces
   3. Events (Research + Pizza, Therapy dogs) – follow social media to find out when
8. Learning Labs
   1. Used as classrooms and study spaces
   2. Connect your laptops to the flatscreens, great for group work
9. Writing Center
   1. For all writing assignments
   2. Even if you are a great writer, this service is for you!
   3. Make an appointment
10. 1^st Floor (you can just take them to the stairs and talk about what's on the first floor rather than try to walk everyone down there)
    1. Map room
    2. Copier services
    3. Print posters
    4. Laminating
    5. Send faxes
11. 5th Floor – may need more than 1 elevator, so be sure to let everyone know where they're going; going to this floor because we can talk on this floor — collaborative commons
    1. Kiosk – stacks guide, how to find call number, what is a call number, book study rooms
    2. BOOKS! – show signage for call numbers
    3. Collaborative Commons – group study, the loud floor
    4. 4^th and 6^th floors are quiet floors
    5. Which floor do you like to study on?
12. Back to the desk - giveaways/pocket librarians
    1. If you forget anything, ask at the desk or on chat
    2. Quiz
       1. name 1 of other libraries on campus
       2. Maybe ask what you can check out BESIDES books
       3. How do you find a book on the shelves?
       4. What’s one of the things you need to schedule an appointment to use in the library?