The Library's Reserve Program allows faculty to identify materials for which the Library should provide controlled access during the semester. Reserves are limited to curriculum required print and non-print materials that are in the collection or eligible for addition to the collection. The Library provides several means of reserving access to materials for courses:
There are several pre-defined options for the circulation period of items placed on reserve, and faculty can choose from these the most appropriate loan period for their curricular needs.
As you are planning your coursework, you may choose to have a librarian embed into your class within Canvas, the campus course management system. The librarians are also happy to develop individualized pre- and post- tests or other information literacy quizzes and modules that will enhance student learning outcomes. In addition, you may choose to add our research, course or topic guides into your Canvas site. Please feel to reach out to us if you are interested in working with the librarians and the Digital Learning Team to make the best use of resources available to you.
In support of the Colleges' goals, you may choose to request instruction from the librarians. Whether you want your students to better understand the research process, or want to help them navigate our scholarly research databases, the librarians are prepared to tailor a library session to your outcomes. Please consult our instruction menu.
The Warren Hunting Smith Library has a devoted College Archivist. If you are interested in incorporating primary source material into your classroom instruction or have an assignment that focuses on the history of the Colleges, please contact our Archives & Special Collections.
Many of our databases have built in pathways to teaching with their resources. These can be called anything from essays, topic guides, lesson plans and timelines to thematic areas, units, case studies, curriculum guides & curated collections. They are meant to illuminate the breadth of resources presented to you.
ARTstor Example:
> Select ARTstor on the databases A-Z list.
> In the bottom left corner you will find a section devoted to Teaching Resources
> Select Curriculum Guides
> Select Architecture & Built Environment from the list on the left
> Navigate down the list to: Architecture & Urbanism Section 18. The Gothic Cathedral
If you would like assistance with using the library's databases in your teaching, please make an appointment with one of the librarians.
The Library is able to procure resources on your behalf on a case by case basis, with the priority being the facilitation of teaching and research. The Library does not provide textbook materials. Please read through our Guide to Collections and Services before making a purchase request.