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Instruction and Tours for Community Groups

The University of Oregon Libraries' mission is to serve the research and curriculum needs of the university. The Libraries also serve as a valuable resource to local communities and the state. Community groups who wish to use the Libraries' resources should make prior arrangements with Libraries staff. Instructional orientations and general tours are available to help groups make the best use of the facilities, collections, and services.

Please contact the library or service that best fits your needs. For general assistance, call (541) 346-1818.

Knight Library (main library)

Adult Groups, 9th to 12th Grades
(541) 346-1817 Barbara Jenkins jenkins@uoregon.edu

8th Grade & Younger
(541) 346-1914 Shirien Chappell chappell@uoregon.edu

MAP Collection
(541) 346-3060 Tom Stave tstave@uoregon.edu

Special Collections & University Archives
(541) 346-1904 James Fox jdfox@uoregon.edu

Architecture & Allied Arts Library
(541) 346-1954 Ed Teague ehteague@uoregon.edu

John E. Jaqua Law Library
(541) 346-1650 Mary Clayton clayton@law.uoregon.edu

Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Library
(541) 888-2581 x219 Barbara Butler butler@uoregon.edu

Science Library and Math Library
(541) 346-3076 Victoria Mitchell vmitch@uoregon.edu

Contact the Department of Public Safety, (541) 346-5444, for parking information.

Instructional Orientations


Who Instruction is generally provided to students in 9th to 12th grades and to adult groups. Group size should be limited to 20 participants; larger classes should be divided into smaller groups. Due to space limitations, smaller groups may be necessary in branch libraries.
What 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).
When Times depend on the UO academic calendar. Exam weeks should be avoided. Please call for details.
How Contact the location you are interested in at least one week prior to your preferred date.

General Tours


Who General tours are available for any group interested in the design and activities of a large university library. Groups up to 20 members can be accommodated in the Knight Library; branch libraries may require smaller groups.
What General tours describe the services, collections, and physical facilities. No instruction in using the library's information resources is provided.
When Times depend on the UO academic calendar. Exam weeks should be avoided. Please call for details.
How Contact the location you are interested in at least one week prior to your preferred date.

Questions? Please contact the Office of Library Instruction.

Maintained by: Barbara Jenkins, jenkins@uoregon.edu
Last Modified: 05/08/2008