Instructional services

Tours, classes and training

The University Libraries offer a range of instructional opportunities designed to help students and faculty maximize their effectiveness in using library information resources. Our goal is to enhance the information literacy of all members of the University community.

Living or working from off campus? Your two points of contact for instructional services from the staff of the University Libraries are your Distance Education librarian and your College Librarian.

If you are not affiliated with Virginia Tech and wish to arrange a library tour and/or class, contact Neal Henshaw, Classroom Manager.

Tour the Libraries

• Guided tour schedule for individuals/groups/classes
• Self-guided audio tours using QR codes scanned by your smart phone or iPads checked out from the Circulation Desk
• Ask for a print copy of the Library's Self-Guided Tour at the Lobby Information Desk -or- download a pdf version
• Library Maps (an online tour of Newman Library)
• If you want to see one of the branch libraries - call and talk to the staff.

Information Skills Classes

• Library instruction scheduling form
  (Freshman English or Communication Studies classes)
• For any questions regarding library instruction, contact your College Librarian

Public Training Sessions

• Library workshops (register online)
• Faculty Development Initiative workshops (open to faculty, staff and grad students