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Reference Training

Helpful training materials and information for new librarians

Directional Questions Worksheet

Directional Questions at the Reference Desk on Floor 2

  1. I'd like to see the book with ISU salaries.

  2. Where is a quiet place to study?

  3. Where are the restrooms?

  4. May I use a computer?  I'm not a student.

  5. Where do I sign in to my sorority binder?

  6. Where do I check out books?

  7. Where do I pick up my printouts?

  8. Who do I talk to about fines for overdue books?

  9. People are being loud on floor 4. Can you do something about that?

  10. May I take this journal out of the library? 

  11. What are the library hours?

Technical Questions Worksheet

Technical Questions at the Reference Desk

  1. How do I connect to wifi? I’m a student at ISU.

  2. How do I make a double-sided photocopy?

  3. How do I print?

  4. How do you use the scanner?

  5. Can you help me fax?

  6. How can I print from my laptop or phone?

  7. How do I add money to my Redbird card?

  8. The printer has run out of paper.

  9. The computer’s monitor isn’t working.

  10. I’m not affiliated with the university. Can I use the wifi?