Title: Library Services
Course: Dev_TOPKIT_SAMPLE_COURSE_Bauer_S_67 > Section: Week 2 – Content in the Online Environment

When teaching online, it’s important to be aware of what the library offers – both for yourself and your students. While you’re reading this module, think of how you can adapt your classes’ library research requirements using the services and resources provided for online students and faculty.

While we assume that most library users are “distant” at some point (who wouldn’t rather access that article online?), there are some services for truly distant students who never come to campus. To assist your truly remote students, you need to know where to direct them for information and assistance and how to secure remote access to library materials. The goal is to provide an equitable instructional experience for all <Replace - Institution Name> students.

Consider adding some of the following resources to your online course syllabus for students to utilize, or link to library resources in specific modules. And remember that librarians are available to help you find appropriate resources as you develop your online course.

Instructional Strategies & Best Practices

Become familiar with the library services available

The <Replace - Institution Name> Libraries provide many services for students (and faculty), including Ask Us, Interlibrary Loan, Research Consultations, and more. Learn more about the Library services available to:

- Undergraduates
- Graduate Students
- Faculty

Provide students with library orientation via Streaming Videos

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Link to online Research Guides from the library

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Work with an “Embedded Librarian”

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Link directly to full text articles and books from your online course

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Include videos in your online course

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Take advantage of e-book Collections

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Document Delivery for Distance Learners, all Graduate Students and Faculty

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Optional Further Reading

- If you have any other questions about the library, or want more information about the options addressed here, please contact your department’s Subject Librarian.

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