The research and instruction librarians partner with campus colleagues and programs to integrate information literacy into the curriculum. We lead the charge of the library’s information literacy program to enable students to independently research, critically evaluate, and use information in their academic and personal pursuits. We reach students at three main touchpoints: library basics, research basics, and research in disciplines.
The Research & Instruction Services team provides the following services as part of our vision statement:
General Education Information Management competency instruction (GEP100, ENG112, “I” courses)
Program Specific Information Literacy Support (required major and minor courses)
Research Consultations (in person, phone, email, and/or video)
Students are first introduced to the basics of academic libraries in their Academic Planning Seminar (GEP100 course). Instructors have the option to embed library content that helps students understand the basics of navigating an academic library including the services we offer, building information, and how to contact a librarian.
Where does this happen?
Orientation sessions for Academic Planning Seminar, transfer students, and graduate programs
Ask a Librarian available via phone, chat, and video
Research Guides for many different library topics
Students are introduced to the basics of academic research in their first year writing course (among other lower-level courses). The light bulb represents the next level of research skills and includes things like creating a research strategy and evaluating authoritative information. These concepts are conveyed in the classroom as well as through online learning modules, videos, and guides.
Where does this happen?
Getting Started with Research module available for embedding into Blackboard
Library sessions as part of:
English 112: College Composition
General Education courses
Assignment-based information literacy instruction locating sources in Library Search and multidisciplinary databases.
Using sources ethically (citing)
Citation management using Zotero
Students are introduced to advanced academic research skills by working with research and instruction librarians in upper-level courses specific to their discipline. The spotlight represents the in-depth instruction, research guides, advanced search strategies, and research consultations provided by the research & instruction librarians.
Where does this happen?
Library sessions as part of:
General Education “I” courses
Upper division (300- and 400- level) courses
Graduate courses
Assignment-based information literacy instruction planning, search strategies, and using subject-specific databases
Information for Professors
We can provide instruction via synchronous or asynchronous modes, including in-class visits to Brockport Downtown classes.
Professors that bring their classes in for support find that students use better sources in their assignments, making grading easier.
Library instruction works best when students have a purpose for using the library’s resources.
Please include an assignment or you can schedule by using our instruction request form, or by emailing a librarian directly to discuss your assignment.
We provide instruction support in many different contexts. Here are a few options, but please ask if you have an idea that is not listed here.
A librarian meets with your class (in the library or in your classroom) and provides information literacy instruction that meets the needs of a course assignment. Session length is variable depending on the student learning outcomes.
Online Session (asynchronous)
A librarian meets with you and prepares content for your Brightspace course or a Library Research Guide that involves interacting with students through a discussion board, a reflective assignment, or some form of class participation.
Assignment Development
A librarian meets with you to ensure that we have the appropriate resources for students to complete coursework.
