Library Instruction Services

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Library Instruction Services


The goal of library instruction is to make users more confident in finding and evaluating the resources necessary for their research. Library faculty are subject specialists who can design, tailor, and provide information literacy instruction in multiple modalities to meet the needs of both introductory and advanced learners in a variety of fields.

University Campus/CETA

Class Sessions

Library class sessions involving any aspect of information literacy as outlined in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education This link opens in a new window may be scheduled by submitting the Library Instruction Request Form. This may include, but is not limited to: searching for information on the web, using library resources, source selection, evaluating information, etc.

Sessions may be introductory or tailored to specific subjects and disciplines. Additionally Library Liaisons are available to work directly with course instructors and/or university personnel to develop sessions or tools as needed.
 
Note: Library instruction faculty require at least one week prior notice for sessions.

Tips for Better Library Instruction Sessions

Timing is essential when planning library instruction sessions. For example, learners who have already selected topics are more attentive because they are actively seeking specific information. Likewise, sessions held after learners have already researched their topics tend to be less effective. Plan to have library instruction sessions within a week or so of an assignment due date for introductory topics, or early in the semester for larger projects.

Tools and methods are constantly changing. Research assignments that worked well even a couple of years ago may not align with today’s information sources and access points. We are happy to collaborate with you to design effective assignments that challenge your students to acquire and analyze information sources using the latest strategies.

Workshops/Resources Available for Instructors

Library faculty seek to empower instructors by providing information literacy instruction tools and techniques to enhance their courses. We are happy to work with you in any modality to help develop your skills to enhance your learners’ experience, including designing learning objects or assembling resources to enrich the course content.

Global Campus

Shapiro Library is dedicated to supporting our online learners. If you would like assistance matching a research guide, information literacy video, or other library content to your online course, please email eLibrarian@snhu.edu.

Deans and course designers can use the Library Research Guide Request This link opens in a new window to request research guides to support subject research or specific course assignments. Guides can be installed in Brightspace via LTI to ensure a seamless experience for students.

All members of the SNHU community are welcome to join scheduled Virtual Research Workshops.

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  • Last Updated Aug 26, 2020
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