Divisions

Aim

To ensure the provision of quality campus-wide library instructional programmes so that students and staff of the University are empowered with the necessary information literacy skills for their study, research, teaching and work; thus enriching and contributing towards their advancement of knowledge and life-long learning.

Functions

The functions of the Instructional Services Division are :

1. Plan and oversee the development of library instructional programmes
• Implement campus-wide instructional programmes on library and information literacy, literacy, literature review, information retrieval and resources in specific subject areas (information skills)
• Plan and develop course structures, curricula and outlines for all common (non-subject specific) instructional programmes
• Plan and coordinate the development of course structures, curricula and outlines of subject specific instructional programmes with subject librarians
• Collaborate with library promotion division to promote instructional programmes to patrons
• Develop expertise and contribute to research and professional literature on information literacy and information skills issues
2. Oversee and manage the provision of staff support to library instructional programmes
• Provide advice, guidance and training support to subject librarians in their instructional work
• Update subject librarians on current developments in instructional technology and methodology
• Recommend procurement of and develop training aids to support instructional programmes
3. Plan and coordinate conducting of end-user classes
• Establish and manage feedback channels
• Conduct non-subject specific instructional programmes with assistance from all librarians
• Conduct any other instructional programmes as and when necessary
4. Oversee the development of quality instructional materials
• Plan and coordinate the development of end-user training materials in print as well as online formats
• Ensure that all training materials are up-to-date and relevant
• Oversee quality control of instructional materials produced by all instructors
5. Oversee the administration of library instructional programmes
• Liaise with academic divisions and other users on planning of instructional programmes
• Plan and coordinate instructional work of subject librarians
• Oversee the coordination of logistical and administrative support for all instructional programmes 
• Monitor the effectiveness of instructional programmes
• Evaluate users' feedback on instructional programmes

Contact Us For :

• Enquiries on instructional programmes
• Request for instructional programmes
• Enquiries on registrations
• Feedback on instructional programmes 

Tel: 6316 2911
Fax: 6791 4637
Email: instructionalservices@ntu.edu.sg
Location: Library Instructional Commons (N2-B3a-01)