Library Instruction Program

The Fulton Library instruction program contributes to Utah Valley University's Essential Learning Outcomes and mission through course-integrated library instruction. We offer information literacy instruction in a variety of modalities:

  • credit-bearing course
  • in-person and online course-integrated sessions
  • research workshops
  • online tutorials and research guides
  • research consultations

To request library instruction (including workshops, online learning objects, Canvas modules, and more), use the appropriate request form below. For more information about library instruction or for help with scheduling, contact Karen Sturtevant 801-863-7214.

 

English Research Instruction: ENGL 1010, ENGL 2010, and ENGH 1005

We provide a menu of library instruction options for UVU English courses. The lessons in our à-la-carte instruction menu are focused on information literacy skills that will help students complete unique research assignments in each course.

  • Search Tools & Databases (30–40 minutes)
    Students will learn how to use various search tools to find information sources for their research.
  • Guided Research (20 minutes)
    With the help of the librarian instructor, students will have the opportunity to practice finding sources in library databases.
  • Topic Development (20–30 minutes)
    Students will begin to develop research questions and select search terms that can help them research their topics.
  • Source Evaluation (20–30 minutes)
    Students will learn about identifying source types and learn more about using search terms to search library databases

Synchronous instructors can request to schedule any combination of these lessons, depending on students’ needs and available class time. Asynchronous instructors can import modules on these topics from Canvas Commons. Library instruction is most successful when students come to the workshop prepared with topics and shortly before they begin a research assignment.

 

Subject-Specific Library Instruction

Librarians offer customized information literacy skills workshops for classes that include a research component. These workshops typically focus on library resources specific to the subject area, rather than the multidisciplinary resources that are the focus of ENGL workshops. For best results, we recommend students come prepared to start work on a specific assignment. Workshops are taught by the library liaison for the class’s department or by another librarian who works with that particular college.

Faculty may use the scheduling form above, contact their library liaison  directly, or contact the Instruction Coordinator.

Instruction Coordinator

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Instructional Designer

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Library TutorialsResearch Guides

ENGL 1005/1010 Guided Research Template

ENGL 2010 Guided Research Template

Contact Us

Circulation Desk: 801-863-8886
Reference Desk: 801-863-8840