Prof. Linda Shaw from UA College of Education describes how she has partnered with the librarian assigned to her college to create a better instructional experience for her students.
We're reopening soon!
Starting August 2, the Main Library and Weaver Library will be open to everyone, including the public. We're looking forward to seeing you. Check out our plans.
For instructors
This is a difficult time and we're here to help as much as we can.
See library support for shifting to online teaching.
Find course materials
To learn how to find, access, and link to library content from your D2L Brightspace course site, see our guide to finding and using course materials.
See also:
- Request streaming video
- Check for ebook availability (unlimited-user ebooks for course use)
- Suggest a purchase (single copy for research or course prep)
- Digitize articles & book chapters
- Find open educational resources
- Discover images, videos, music & more
- Learn about using images
- Learn about copyright and guidelines for instructors (also Copyright Implications: Shifting Your Course Online)
- Tutorial on fair use & copyright in instruction
- Troubleshoot access issues
While we do not offer a textbook reserve service, we can work with you to make books and other materials available (see options). We can also help you identify online textbooks, course readings, subscription content, and other alternatives. Consult with us.
Introduce your students to library research
- Have your students take the introductory tutorial to our library search tool
- Browse our online tutorials
- Find sources and search tools tailored to your discipline
- Introduce your students to Special Collections
- Help your students avoid plagiarism
- Contact your librarian
Plan research assignments
Collaborate with us on your instruction needs
We can work with you to:
- Develop research assignments, class activities, and learning objects
- Create assessments for student learning
- Customize the library tools available from your D2L Brightspace course site
- Create course guides to help students understand the research process and complete assignments
- Install course-related software and plug-ins on library computers
Teach at the library
- Request an instruction or workshop space