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Information Literacy Instruction Online Resources for Fall 2020

by Carolyn Caffrey on 2020-08-06T10:19:00-07:00 | 0 Comments

While we may not be able to partner together in a physical classroom, library faculty are still here to support information literacy instruction online. We teach asynchronously or synchronously depending on the class needs and what works best for the learning goals.

Request an Online Instruction Session

Here are some different scenarios of what information literacy instruction could look like for your class:

  • A video tailored to your course with follow-up quiz questions
  • An interactive tutorial with learning outcomes specific to the course
  • Readings, handouts, and online activities in Blackboard
  • A librarian designed assignment
  • A librarian hosted discussion forum in Blackboard

We also have many existing resources to support your students including pre-made instructional materials, supplementary resources, and tips on linking to library content in Blackboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are great for students who need a refresher or an answer to a quick question. You can find all our FAQs from the library’s homepage or curated collections for a topic on our research guides.

screenshot of psychology faqs

Videos & Paired Learning Activities

Work with a librarian to have a quiz or activity designed to complement one of our existing videos. Find some of our videos and tutorials on our Getting Started with Library Research guide.

Screenshot of the library's youtube channel

Linking to Library Resources in Blackboard

permalink iconIn addition to instructional materials we design, we also have lots of great resources you can add to your Blackboard course! This includes our library subscriptions to streaming videos, articles, ebooks, datasets, and primary sources. When linking to library resources, using the permanent stable URL is required to access resources consistently through the campus’ single sign-on authentication service. Not a library permalink whiz? We’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide and of course you can always ask!

As we navigate this unusual semester together here are some final tips for making the most of our instructional resources.

DO - Consult with a librarian and let us support you! Contact your academic college liaison or submit a request form to get started. 

DON’T - Assign students multiple tutorials and videos from a list, this can decontextualize the research process and duplicate what students are being assigned in other courses. We’d be happy to customize materials for your learning outcomes or suggest an activity relevant to your discipline and course.

DO - Refer students to our DIY materials for support including our research guides, FAQs, and instant message chat.

DON’T - Require students to make an appointment with a librarian as a matter of course. There are 10 of us and 14,000+ students. Plus, we find students are most engaged in research appointments when they are in the driver’s seat. Don’t worry, students can quickly connect with a librarian 24/7 through chat.

DO - Plan ahead! Well-designed asynchronous materials take time to create and we want to make sure we provide the best learning experience as possible for students. Help us by planning ahead and requesting information literacy instruction early. We ask for at least two weeks notice.


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