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Instruction - Allen

Allen Library staff provide assistance and informal instruction to users in the library. Formal instruction in library research generally occurs within the context of Hartt School classes. Online resource guides and tutorials are also available.

Undergraduate Instruction

• The Hartt School has a bibliographic instruction course in place for all Hartt undergraduate students. Information Literacy in the Performing Arts, HLM 020, is a required zero-credit course which teaches students searching and evaluation techniques necessary for undergraduate coursework. This course presents basic reference materials and subject-specific resources in print and electronic format. HLM 020 is offered through the University's Blackboard program. For additional information, contact Sam Cook, Public Services Librarian, 860.768.4840.

Graduate Instruction

• Students majoring in music history, theory, composition, and instrumental or vocal studies are required to take Proseminar in Music History - HLM 615 which includes several sessions taught by library staff. 

Special Classes
Allen Library staff provide individual class instruction upon request. These classes build on those listed above. To ensure a successful class, faculty attendance is required and active involvement in the session is requested. Contact Sam Cook, Public Services Librarian, 860.768.4840 to reserve instruction sessions.

Individual Instruction for Faculty
Faculty may request individual instruction sessions by contacting the Allen Library Public Services Librarian at 860.768.4840. Graduate Assistants are welcome to attend. Librarians will also schedule time to work with faculty or students on specific projects. Call for an appointment.

Guides and Tutorials
Allen Library provides guides to specific resources in music, dance, and theatre.

• University Libraries' Reference Subject Guides provide links to online general resources.
• Indiana University, Cook Music Library, Making the Most of the Music Library: Using Uniform Titles provides useful information for music searches.
• Mortensen Library's Research Tutorial offers general guidelines for library research, including techniques for using the Libraries’ catalog, internet search engines, and databases.