Instructor support

Using the Libraries during COVID-19

Though on-campus libraries are currently closed, we are open online and here to help you with teaching, learning, and research.

Our librarians offer a variety of instructional services to support teaching and learning goals. These services are free to all U of M faculty, staff, and students.

All consultations and class instruction will be provided online while library buildings are closed.

Services

Provide in-class instruction on library resources, research skills, and information management.
Offer individualized consultations for research projects.
Develop customized resource pages for courses.
Identify materials and create resources to support courses.
Recommend resources, tools, and expertise to facilitate active learning in the curriculum.

Examples of instructional collaboration

Teach evidence-based practice skills.
Provide instruction on citation managers and library databases.
Guide the development of a research question.
Buy e-books and identify open educational resources for required course readings.
Advise on the use of custom tools to support teaching and learning.

Request online support