Resources and Reports
CWUR 2-20-030 Tours for Non-CWU Groups
All visitors to the library are expected to comply with policies regulating the use of the facility and conduct within.
To discuss a tour contact the department that best fits the needs of the group:
• General research and tours: Contact Reference at 509.963.1021
• Government Information and/or Map Library tours: Contact 509.963.1541
• Music Library & Listening Center tours: Contact 509.963.1841
• Special Collections & University Archives tours: Contact 509.963.1717
• Government Information and/or Map Library tours: Contact 509.963.1541
• Music Library & Listening Center tours: Contact 509.963.1841
• Special Collections & University Archives tours: Contact 509.963.1717
• For campus parking information, contact 509.963.2667
General Tour of the Brooks Library Building
• A tour will provide the group with an orientation to the physical space, services, and collections of the library and does not include instruction on how to use library resources.
• Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
• Groups larger than 30 will need to be divided and should have at least one teacher/ supervisor per 15 students.
• For groups of K-8 students, the Reference Department must be notified two weeks prior to the requested date of the tour.
• Individuals may go on self-guided tours using the library's floor maps, signage, and by asking for information at service desks.
• Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
• Groups larger than 30 will need to be divided and should have at least one teacher/ supervisor per 15 students.
• For groups of K-8 students, the Reference Department must be notified two weeks prior to the requested date of the tour.
• Individuals may go on self-guided tours using the library's floor maps, signage, and by asking for information at service desks.
Instructional Orientation (for non-CWU groups)
The Library encourages the scheduling of instructional orientations for high school and community college classes where there is a substantial research assignment that can benefit from university-level library resources. Basic instruction in using appropriate information resources will be provided. Depending on the size and needs of the group, some limitations on equipment and resources may be necessary. More extensive instruction may be available for certain collections (e.g., Special Collections & University Archives).
• Sessions typically last 50 minutes and can provide students with an overview of a university library and hands-on practice with the library's catalog and resources relevant to the class assignment.
• Access to Library resources is limited to on-site classroom instruction; for borrowing and other privileges, inquire at Circulation.
Groups larger than 30 will need to be divided and will require the presence of at least one teacher/supervisor per 15 students.
Groups larger than 30 will need to be divided and will require the presence of at least one teacher/supervisor per 15 students.
[Responsibility: Library Dean; Authority: Provost/VP for Academic and Student Life; Reviewed/Endorsed by Provost’s Council; 09-11-2013: Cabinet/UPAC; Review/Effective Date: 02-05-2014; Approved by: James L. Gaudino, President]
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