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I. Course-Related Instruction

Library faculty work cooperatively with course instructors to teach students to use information resources effectively for course assignments. Librarians will:

• Provide research instruction tailored to specific course topics and goals.
• Collaborate with instructors to develop information-rich assignments.
• Create course-specific resource pages in Carmen.

II. Online Programs

Make the Leap Online Assignment:

Instructors may request a library research skills assignment for your Survey 100 class. This assignment uses library online resources to give students a hands-on experience with core tools and teach them basic academic research skills. Engineering and Health Sciences versions are used for survey courses in those disciplines. Student work is automatically scored and grades (40 points) are sent to instructors electronically. An introductory presentation by a librarian may also be requested, or students may be referred to an online version of this introduction.

Learning Objects for Courses:

A team of Libraries' teaching and subject specialists will work with faculty to develop online learning resources targeted to specific course needs. The English 110 First Year Writing Program is one example.

On Demand Learning Objects:

The Libraries also provides a variety of online tools to help, on demand, with the research process.

• net.TUTOR - improve research skills with these interactive online tutorials.  Instructors can assign tutorials and receive reports of student quiz scores.
• Movies - demonstrate key strategies for using important research tools.
• The Gateway to Information - locate quality print, online and Web resources by subject.
• Head Hunt - learn about the Libraries' resources and services through interactive games, puzzles, and short films.

Libraries Credit Courses:

Several online credit courses are offered by the Libraries, to help students learn and practice effective research skills.

III. Grants and Awards

For Faculty:

Librarians are especially interested in working with faculty to provide curriculum assistance, presentations, and resources that support the learning objectives of your course. Course Enhancement Grants are available on a regular schedule to support this activity.

For Students:

University Libraries encourages student collaboration with librarians and recognizes outstanding students and their instructors through the annual Undergraduate Research Prize competition.

IV. Learning Spaces

A reservation system is available to reserve Sullivant classrooms (244A) and presentation spaces, multimedia workstations, and a variety of equipment. In addition, you can request training, setup, and other technical assistance.

The Learning Collaboration Studio (LCS) is a joint venture of the Libraries, the Office of the CIO, and the Digital Union. This reconfigurable high-tech learning environment is located in the Science and Engineering Library. More detailed information is available on the LCS site.

V. People / Contacts