Library instruction is designed to meet the needs of each instructor’s course. Librarians can introduce students to library resources, information technology, research strategies, and information literacy skills.
To arrange for library instruction, please use the Instruction Request Form or email library staff at asklibrary@tstc.edu.
Faculty can request a class long session that covers every a specific topic or a general LRC overview. The librarian encourages instructors to consider these classes closer to the project instead of at the beginning of the semester to ensure that students retain the relevant information and are able to use it in their research process.
Embedded librarians are professional librarians who faculty members can add to their Canvas courses as support. The librarian is able to answer any questions posted to the forum and can provide custom links and resources that fit student needs. While not right for every course, anyone teaching a course that is considered library intensive is always free to contact me to see how we can give students easy access to their library staff and resources. The instructor also has an option of building a LibGuide to better meet a course's needs. Click here to see one in action.
Self-Guided Instruction is web-based tutorials that cover various library topics. These are largely designed for first-year students. These are currently found on our Library Resources page but can be embedded in Moodle classes for easy student access.
Need a quick overview of what the library has to offer? Schedule a one on one tutorial with your librarian to get acclimated to the LRC's resources.
Think library instruction is right for your course? Contact your librarian below and let us know what you need! Whatever the setting and whatever the campus, we are here to help you and your students.