The UCSD Libraries accomodate all requests for instruction in support of UCSD research and teaching. Reserve instruction sessions early to get your preferred date. Please try to give us at least two weeks notice and have alternative dates in mind in case your first choice is not available. 

Use the following time line as a guide to when you might request specifc types of library instructional support. 

1. Prior To The Teaching Quarter

	Create course syllabus using Tips for Creating Effective Library Based Assignments.
	Pre-test your assignments: Does library have all the needed materials?
	Requistion textbooks from UCSD bookstore. Note: deadline is usually several months prior to quarter
	Put course notes on soft reserves. Note: 8 weeks needed if copyright clearance required
	Put Library items on course reserves if necessary
	Create course web site.
	Contact Instructional WWW Development Center for help. Contact your instruction liaison for supplemental materials and customized research guides
	Book Library Instruction if desired.
	Please provide as much advance notice as possible

2. During The Teaching Quarter

	Provide library reference desk with a copy of assignments - Help us help your students
	Provide students with specific instructions on which library to use & when help is available
	Attend library instruction session

3. After The Teaching Quarter

Meet with your instruction librarian to discuss results & plan for the next class session