The Center: Library Services for Faculty & Staff: Library Instruction

In-Person Library Instruction Options

On Campus or Online Course Instruction

A Librarian can visit your classroom in person or online to provide students various levels of instruction using the Library's catalog, databases, and online tools. A Librarian will consult with you to customize the content of instructional sessions for students in any class you teach. A Librarian can also provide information literacy instruction for students in your classes on such topics as avoiding plagiarism, determining credible sources, or complying with copyright law.

Flipped Classroom Instruction

"The term Flip the Classroom refers to inverting the traditional method of teaching; that is, turning upside down the model in which information (teaching the lesson) is presented during class time, and homework is assigned for practice at home" (Fulton, 2014).

For library instruction, we use the online tutorials for students to complete before face-to-face instruction. This is to optimize librarian instructional time with students through a flipped classroom library instruction model which will allow librarians to engage students with activities during our face-to-face instruction.

Fulton, K.P. (2014). Time for learning: Top 10 reasons why flipping the classroom can change education. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage

Non-Instructional Library Tour

A tour that provides the group with an orientation to the physical space and services of the library and does not include instruction on how to use library resources.

Asynchronous Library Instruction- Tutorials

Don't have time to spare for library instruction during class? Try our Library Tutorials! These tutorials include assessments that you can use as GRADED ASSIGNMENTS in your courses. Just have your students submit the certificate of completion that they will earn with a score of 80% or higher. Contact a librarian for more information!

Have a different need? Librarians can create custom tutorials on demand.

APA Citation Tutorial
At SJR State, many of your courses will require you to use the American Psychological Association's (APA) citation and format style for your academic work. This tutorial provides an overview of APA style. It is an excellent place to learn about using APA format.
Databases Tutorial
This tutorial teaches students why we use databases, how to access them, and how to search within the hundreds of databases provided by the Library.
Evaluating Information Sources Tutorial
This tutorial will help you better understand how to examine a source and determine whether it is usable in an academic setting.
How to do Research for a Literature Class Tutorial
This tutorial will familiarize you with the basics of the process of conducting research and refining your library skills. You will also learn where to get help when you need it.
Learning Resources Orientation for Students
Learn the basics of the Learning Resources Department. This orientation will introduce the library resources & services, and tutoring available on each campus and online. Students can use the information, resources, and tools provided here to contribute to their academic success.
Library Catalog Tutorial
Use the Library Catalog to find resources for a research paper or project. To become a successful researcher, learn what it is and how it functions.
MLA Citation Tutorial
At SJR State, many of your courses will require you to use the Modern Language Association of America's (MLA) citation and format style for your academic work. This tutorial provides an overview of MLA Style. It is an excellent place to start learning about MLA formatting.

Asynchronous Library Instruction- Canvas Pages

Canvas Pages for Asynchronous Instruction

For any class you teach, a Librarian can create a resources page for you to embed in Canvas and/or create stand-alone web pages that will connect students directly with Library resources of particular use to students in your class. A Librarian will consult with you to create the form of content you prefer as well as the type of resources you would like to have featured for your students.

Custom Help Guides

Would you like a custom help guide (aka LibGuide) for your discipline or course that features Library resources and instructions just for your students? Contact a Librarian and talk about the possibilities! To get inspired, take a look at these guides: