Online Library Resources for Instruction

Your librarians at Western are Ellen Range and Linda VanSistine-Yost. They are always happy to collaborate with and assist Western faculty and staff.

Here are a few ideas for how you might collaborate with us or use digital library resources for online instruction:

• Use or share virtual library resources with your students
• Consult with a librarian to work information literacy skills into your online research lessons and assignments
• Schedule a virtual library instruction session tailored to your course and students
• Embed a librarian in your Blackboard course(s) as a direct connection for students
• Request a custom research guide for your course or assignment
• Link directly to databases, articles, or other library resources within your Blackboard courses
• Find Open Educational Resources (OER) for your courses and content
• Understand copyright and fair use 

If you don't see what you need or still have questions, just ask a librarian!

Learning Commons - Library and Student Support on Blackboard:

All students and faculty are enrolled in the Learning Commons - Library and Student Support Blackboard course. This is a great one-stop shop for connecting with Learning Commons resources, including library resources, academic support, and tutoring. 

Navigating Library Resources Online

There are many library resources--databases, research guides, frequently asked questions, chat with a librarian, and more--available to Western faculty and students online. The video below hits the highlights.

Other guides you may find helpful:

Contact:                   

• Kirsten - Learning Commons Manager and PALS Coordinator
• Ellen - Student Learning Librarian: Health Sciences and ITC
• Linda - Student Learning Librarian: Business and General Studies. 
• Miya - Learning Commons/Library Assistant    
• Library Email
• Keri - Writing Center      
• Julia - Math Center 
• Kris - Tutoring  
• Karen and Sherry - College Prep  
• Learning Commons  Email
• Learning Commons - Newsletter

         Take a Guided Virtual Tour of the Online Learning Commons!                                       

•  Live Chat with a Librarian! Look for the Chat Widget!