For the one-hour student orientations at the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Library:
- I wrote a library guidebook explaining how to use the library and the reasons to do so. Additionally, the guide outlines the chemical information resources available – with flow charts for finding these sources.
- Because details on library use is available via the guidebook, more class time was granted for an ice breaker game (human bingo) and a discussion on tips for academic success at Berkeley.
- To reinforce student learning, an online library quiz was developed where participants had a chance of winning a $50 gift certificate to the Cal Student Store. This optional quiz had a 29% response rate.
Dates and attendance
- August 18 – 34 Chemistry graduate students (1 hour)
- August 20 – 18 Chemical Engineering graduate students (1 hour)
- August 23 – 22 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering undergraduate transfer students (1 hour)
- August 24 – 23 Chemistry graduate students (1 hour)
Orientation materials available at:
Preview of the guidebook