Library Instruction Enhances Student Learning
As you plan your spring courses, be sure to contact the Library to discuss your students' learning needs. Students may not be aware of the many online library resources and services available to them, particularly this year. The Library offers virtual instruction options that can be integrated with your courses—both synchronous class instruction via Zoom and asynchronous options like online tutorials and research and course guides.
We can work with you to help scaffold learning and foster student inquiry. By scheduling a library instruction session, you can be sure that all students will have the same information, are equipped to successfully complete their assignments, and know where to ask for help.
Several library departments provide instruction sessions on topics ranging from research skills to multimedia production. Find assistance for your specific needs in the table below. In addition, staff across the library can coordinate with each other so that you and your students have the best experience possible.
| For help with | Contact |
|---|---|
Primary sources, archives, rare books, fine art materials, Georgetown University history | Booth Family Center for Special Collections, speccoll@georgetown.edu |
| Digital mapping, digital exhibit creation, text mining, using digital tools | Digital Scholarship, digitalscholarship@georgetown.edu |
| Digital media projects, video editing, podcasting, graphic design | Gelardin New Media Center, gelardin@georgetown.edu |
| Digital and analog fabrication, hands-on learning, creative collaboration, creative technology | Maker Hub, makerhub@georgetown.edu |
| Research skills, introducing a range of library resources tailored to specific courses and assignments, citation management tools | Research Services Subject Librarians. Find your Subject Librarian or Request an Instruction Session. |
| Research skills and resources for School of Continuing Studies programs | School of Continuing Studies Library, scslibrary@georgetown.edu |
For questions about using copyrighted materials, open access, and sharing student work on the Internet, contact Meg Oakley, director, copyright and scholarly communication.
Research Consultations
Students and faculty may make appointments for one-on-one research consultations. Make appointments using these links:
- Booth Family Center for Special Collections
- Bioethics Research Library
- Digital Scholarship
- Gelardin New Media Center
- Maker Hub
- Research Services
- School of Continuing Studies
Research Guides and Tutorials
In addition, we encourage you to share the Start Your Research guide, our Research and Course Guides, and Tutorials (including the Library’s new video tutorial series) within Canvas or your course site.