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Instruction Sessions

Select from one of our courses, or create a custom plan that meets the needs of your class.  

We can deliver instruction in class, at department meetings, or professional development workshops.  Instruction can be one session, or spread out over several weeks. We will work with you to find a structure that best fits your schedule and needs.

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Course Offerings

Our courses can be taught alone or in combination. We can also work with you to create a custom plan that meets your course’s needs, assignments, and focus area.

Introduction to Research

Orientation session that will discuss library services, physical and digital spaces, and explain the role of the library in your research.

Specialized Research Databases

This session is focused on using a subject-specific database.

Evidence-Based Practice

This session is intended for students in health sciences programs.

Citing & Managing Sources

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Evaluating Sources

Introduce criteria to help distinguish between scholarly and popular resources and determine credibility and appropriate use for assignments.

Advanced Search Techniques

Students will learn about advanced search strategies like use of Boolean operators, truncation, wildcard searching, and controlled vocabulary.

Primary Sources & Special Collections

Introduces students to research with primary sources using the archival materials available in our Special Collections and online.

Library Scavanger Hunt

Interactive scavenger hunt that will introduce subject-specific resources, both physical and digital.

Locating Gray Literature

We will define grey literature and develop strategies to locate these resources.

Government Research

Government resources can encompass data, statistics, laws, and legislation that can be helpful in research. This session will introduce students to government resources and research. 

Publishing Your Work

Overview of the publication process including:

  • Identifing and evaluating an appropriate journal
  • Open access and author rights
  • Identifying predatory journals
  • Measuring research impact
  • UNE’s institutional repository DUNE:Digital UNE

Copyright

Introductory session to discuss US copyright law, fair use, plagiarism, and UNE’s copyright policy.

Open Educational Resources (OER)

In this session we will introduce OER and:

  • Define OERs
  • Locate existing OERs
  • Evaluate OERs
  • Learn how to incorporate them into your teaching

Questions & Help

If you have questions on this, or another topic, contact a librarian for help!