Library Guides: Faculty Services and Resources: New faculty checklist

1. Find the online library

Access the library through the TSTC Portal
- Use your TSTC OneID to log into the TSTC Portal and access the library’s website.
Explore the library homepage
- Familiarize yourself with the layout and available resources.
- Bookmark this page to stay updated on library resources & services.
Connect with library news
- Join the library's Facebook Group.
- Subscribe to Faculty News.

ONEsearch
The library's catalog that searches a majority of the library's eBook and article collection.
OverDrive
Titles across all academic subjects and every student interest. Find your next great read using Overdrive or the Libby App!
Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for educational institutions that works directly with filmmakers and film distribution companies to offer thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases across diverse subjects and disciplines.
Video Tutorial
Swank
Gain practical understanding of educational concepts through the lens of popular films and documentaries. Search through top feature films and documentaries that support assignments.
CloudSource Plus
Find open access articles.

Locate key resources
- Explore Databases and identify subject-specific databases relevant to your program.
- Find eBooks, articles, and journals.
- Access multimedia resources (e.g. videos, movies, eAudio, etc.)
- Identify professional development collections.
Learn about library guides (LibGuides)
- Access guides tailored to your courses and programs.
- Learn how to integrated guides into Canvas for tailored course resources.
Download library apps for easy access on mobile devices.

Review library policies
- Review borrowing and access rules, including requests for materials.
Utilize reference services
- Know how to contact librarians for research assistance.
Explore faculty development opportunities
- Participate in workshops and resources focused on professional development.
Engage with flipped classroom strategies
- Learn how to implement flipped classroom library instruction for your courses.
Connect with librarians
- Schedule a meeting to discuss integrating library resources into your curriculum.
Participate in library orientation for students
- Understand how library orientations can enhance student engagement and success.

Learn about embedded librarian services
- Discover how to collaborate with librarians for integrated support in your courses.
Practice search techniques
- Refresh your knowledge on using keywords, Boolean operators, and filters effectively.
Find researching and writing guides
- Familiarize yourself with the research and writing process guide.
- Explore tools for citing sources in various formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

Provide feedback
- Share your thoughts on library services and resources.
Stay informed
- Stay informed about new resources, events, and services via newsletters or social media.