Research & Education librarians design and teach library instruction sessions tailored to fit the specific research and curricular needs of students in particular courses. Librarians teach methods of research, sources of information, database searching, selecting keywords, citation management and evaluation of information.
Examples of what course-related instruction sessions may include are:
You can schedule a session by filling out this form, or by reaching out to Library Instruction Coordinator Andria Tieman Michney [atieman@providence.edu, x1252] Please keep the following in mind when requesting your session:
Also, please see the Creating Effective Library Research Assignments page for pointers on how to design research assignments that will enhance your students' learning experience. You can also submit assignments to Research & Education librarians before the semester begins, so we can make sure we have access to the necessary resources for the students to successfully complete the assignment.
The library also offers instruction via our Archives and Digital Projects departments.
Archives & Primary Source Instruction: The PC Archives & Special collections can collaborate with faculty to develop instruction sessions using materials from our collections, featuring manuscripts, records, and rare books. We are also able to support students and faculty using digital collections outside of the physical PC collections. Instruction sessions can range from a one-time visit to more in-depth research projects. Contact mchiles@providence.edu for more information!
Media Project Instruction: Phillips Memorial Library has expertise in digital media technologies, like Adobe creative suite, video & audio production, and more. We are available to consult on and provide classroom instruction for video, podcasting, and other media-based assignments, as well as support you and your students with media troubleshooting. Contact dps@providence.edu for more information or to book an instruction session.