Librarians can help faculty teach many aspects of the research process to students, along with the corresponding information literacy skills and concepts. Below is a sampling of what we can do. If you don't see what you need, please ask your Subject Librarian or visit the Research Instruction & Information Literacy page for additional possibilities.
Search & Locate Information |
Strategies for Effective Searching |
Databases & Scholarly Articles |
Books & Other Library Resources |
Evaluate Information |
Evaluate All Types of Information |
Determine Authority of a Source |
How to Read Scholarly Articles |
Use Information |
Data Management Practices |
How Citation Managers Work |
Ethical Use of Information |
1. Research Assignment Development
Your librarian can assist in designing research assignments that require students to think critically when searching, evaluating, and using information.
2. Classroom Instruction
Your librarian can provide in-person instruction to students on research-related skills and concepts; we strive to develop active and hands-on sessions.
3. Online Instruction
Your librarian can provide online materials to supplement classroom instruction; you have the ability to add your librarian to your Canvas courses.
4. Research Assignment Assessment
Your librarian can assist you in assessing how well students located, evaluated, and used information in a research assignment.
5. Embedded Librarian
Your librarian can be a part of the course and interact with students throughout the entire research process, both in-person and online.