Library Instruction

About Library Instruction

UHD Librarians welcome the opportunity to partner with faculty to help students develop the necessary skills to find, evaluate, and ethically use information. We offer customized services tailored to individual assignments, as well as general services covering core concepts and skills. Whether your course is offered in person, online, or hybrid, our team is committed to finding effective and convenient methods to support your learning outcomes and student success. 

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Concepts and Skills

Guided by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, our librarians can cover a variety of concepts and practical skills:

• Search strategies with library databases and other search tools.
• Evaluating academic, trade, and popular sources. 
• Understanding the ethics of plagiarism and academic integrity.
• Documenting sources with citation style guides and citation managers.  

In-Person Instruction

• Students attend a session in our library instruction spaces. 
• Provides hands-on experience with the research process. 
• Allows for real-time discussion and opportunities for group activities. 

Zoom Instruction

• Students see a live demonstration of library databases and other search tools. 
• Allows for real-time discussion and opportunities for group activities. 
• Sessions can be recorded and shared with students later.

Online Services

• Instructional Videos and Tutorials
• Library Research 101
• Research Guides
• Research Guides: Citing Sources

Online Learning Librarian

For help with videos and tutorials, contact the Online Learning Librarian, Jennifer Fuentes. 

Instruction Spaces

Librarians offer in-person instruction in OMB N412 and OMB N414. These rooms are equipped with computers and printers for students, and an instruction podium with interactive teaching software. 

In scheduling these spaces, priority is given to library events. However, we are sometimes able to accommodate a special request made with the Library Instruction Room Booking Request Form.