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Instruction Mission Statement:

The Ohio State University Libraries strives to provide the highest quality in-person, online, and print instruction to teach the skills needed to identify, locate, evaluate, and use all types of information resources.

A variety of instructional services are described below.

I. Course-Related Instruction

Library and classroom faculty work cooperatively to develop instruction that will enable students to use information resources efficiently for course assignments. A presentation by a librarian is one option for faculty. To arrange a presentation for your class, please contact the subject specialist for your discipline.

II. Online Learning Resources

Make the Leap Online Assignment

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Request a library research skills assignment for your Survey 100 class. This research skills assignment uses library online resources to give your 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 related disciplines. Student work is automatically scored and grades (40 points) are sent to you electronically. An introductory presentation by a librarian may also be requested.

Learning Objects for Courses:

We work with subject specialists and 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, interactive online tutorials to improve your research skills.
  • Movies, demonstrate key strategies for using important research tools.
  • The Gateway to Information, a guide to quality print, online and Web resources by subject.

Libraries Credit Courses:

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

Orientation:

Our online game, Head Hunt, helps new Ohio State students learn more about the Libraries and the resources and services available to them.

III. Grants and Awards

For Faculty:

Librarians are especially interested in working with faculty to develop online resources that support the learning objectives of your course. Course Enhancement Grants are available on a regular schedule to support this activity.

For Students:

We also recognize outstanding students and faculty through the Libraries annual Undergraduate Research Prize competition.

For more information:
Nancy O'Hanlon
Coordinator for Teaching & Learning
ohanlon.1@osu.edu