Libraries

Touro College Libraries

Information Literacy for Students

Information literacy is more than computer literacy and library instruction. An information literate person can recognize when information is needed and is able to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information. Computer literacy and library instruction are important, but they do not guarantee information literacy. We provide a wide range of independent opportunities for students to enhance their research skills. These opportunities include use of our on-site computers and remote login and password. They also include library instruction, and research advice and reference assistance.

Computers and Remote Login & Password

Computers

Students may access computers in the libraries and computer labs.

Consult Library Locations & Hours for where and when computers are available for research. These computers provide dedicated access to our library catalog, ebook and ejournal databases, and quality hand-picked Web resources. Consult our for library locations and hours of operation.

Computers for email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other software applications are available in the Computer Labs.

Remote Login & Password

Many resources on our Web site are preceded by a

icon. These are proprietary (purchased or subscription) resources that are restricted to the Touro community. They can be accessed on-campus from Touro computers, and off-campus with a remote Login & Password.

Library Instruction and Research Advice & Reference Assistance

Library Instruction

We offer many opportunities to obtain library instruction and build their information literacy skills. These opportunities may be in conjunction with or independent of the classroom.

Library instruction in the classroom may be mandatory or arranged by professors. Students in the New York School of Career and Applied Studies receive a one-session formal freshman instruction on library resources and research skills. They also take a college writing course with a mandatory one-session component on library instruction. Other undergraduate and graduate course and assignment-specific library instruction sessions will be scheduled throughout your education at Touro College. Details are provided in the section on Information for Faculty.

Self-help library instruction independent of the classroom is available via our many Guides & Tutorials.

Research Advice and Reference Assistance

Before you begin to write a term paper, review our Research & Writing Guide and contact your librarian for research advice. S/he will be able to recommend quality resources in your area of study and assist you in developing appropriate search techniques. Before you begin a project or assignment, review our Library Guide and contact your librarian for reference assistance or guidance on the selection and use of library and electronic resources. Research advice and reference assistance are available in person at all the libraries; consult Library Locations & Hours for contact information. Research advice and reference assistance are also available by email via Ask a Librarian; response time is within 48 hours, except for weekends, holidays, and intercessions.

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