[nabs-l] Requesting a Reader during Class?

[Ignasi Cambra]

Well, it all depends on what they mean by "research". Typically 100 level classes do have some kind of library day, which means that they want to familiarize students with the library, how to search for a book in the catalogue, how to find it in physically in the library etc. If that's what they want, you might not even need a reader. Library staff should be able to assist you. I've seen things like "look for a book by this author and make a copy of the front and back covers...". I know it sounds completely stupid, but I actually had to do this three years ago. I simply did it along with some friends and didn't need any assistance. But what I mean is that if the type of work you need to do at the library is very basic, a reader might not be necessary. Just ask the professor and I'm sure you'll figure it out.
On Aug 17, 2010, at 1:35 PM, Jewel S. wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I wanted to ask here before I took it up with the school, to get ideas
> and advice.
> 
> Looking at the syllabi for my classes, several of them will have a
> library day later in the semester. This library day is intended for
> research time. Can I request a reader for these days (one day per
> class)? I would want the reader throughout the class that day and
> after school for further research (I doubt I'll get it all done during
> the 1 hour class). Is this something I can request, or are readers
> generally only available after classes? Should I tell the professor I
> will have a reader that day, or just meet with the reader at the
> library and not bother the professor with information that won't
> effect the class?
> 
> I've never used a reader before, so I'm not really sure about these
> things, but since I don't have a scanner yet and not all the resources
> I need are available from e-books or webistes, I know I'll need
> someone to help me with books in the library.
> 
> I would be grateful for any advice on this specifically and using a
> reader in general.
> 
> ~Jewel
> 
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