Library Instruction

Library Instruction Request Form: Request a 75-min. workshop, taught by a librarian and tailored to your class assignment. Topics include information literacy, database searching, understanding scholarly sources, evaluating web/AI content, and more. Note: We prefer hands-on learning in a computer lab, but for online courses these sessions can take place over Zoom.

 

Learn about our information literacy modules for Canvas

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Modules or individual pages may be imported into your course and adapted to your needs. Librarian-created screencasts are also available in Canvas Studio for you to embed in your own course. *These offerings are undergoing extensive updates at present, so watch for more.

 

LUCI: One-hour (approximately) tutorial for students

"LUCI" is an introductory, standalone, one-shot, one-hour library tutorial that includes a comprehensive quiz.

 

For instructors seeking more flexible, adaptable content, please see the Library Instruction and Information Literacy course shell in Canvas. It includes videos, modules and pages you can add to your Canvas course.

 

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Students: log into Canvas and select the button "Join this Course."

 

Read these instructions first:

Please plan to spend approximately one hour and complete all sections of this tutorial, including the quiz. Note: work cannot be saved, so you must allow time to complete the tutorial.

You will have one quiz attempt allowed for each class you are enrolled in. To get credit, you must complete all the steps and submit the quiz at the end. Be sure to include your full name, your instructor's name, and your class.
 

The tutorial has four sections: Getting Started; Using Research Tools; Evaluating Information Sources; Citing Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism. Each section is 2-3 page long and may contain short videos to watch.

 

Need help logging in or using Library resources?

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Research Guides

 

Want some quick help using the library databases? Watch some of our short video tutorials.

Students: Please complete the evaluation form after the library session.

Instructors: Please share this link with students to evaluate the session (thank you!)

Library (LIB) 110 :

Foundations of Information and AI Literacy (1 unit)

An introduction to library research skills and information literacy. Students will learn to use academic research databases and appreciate the evolving role of libraries. Students will critically evaluate a variety of information sources and engage with ethical questions surrounding information use in the age of AI. 

 

Library (LIB) 120 :

Responsible AI for Student Researchers (1 unit)

An applied exploration of how AI tools are transforming undergraduate academic research and critical thinking about information seeking. Students will gain practical strategies and experience using AI for research. Students will develop algorithmic literacy, the ability to evaluate AI outputs, and learn to integrate AI responsibly within academic inquiry. 

The LIB courses will typically be taught online or in a hybrid format. Check the course schedule for details about each section's requirements.

 

Library Credit Courses and Certificate

 

For more information about these courses and our Certificate of Proficiency in AI Research and Critical Information Skills, please contact Felicia Kalker.