For Faculty

Each school and academic department has a dedicated library liaison to connect faculty with library resources and services. Your liaison is your go-to contact for support with research, course assignments, and library materials. Library liaisons can:

• Share updates on library resources, including books, journals, databases, and other materials.
• Help develop the library collection to support your department’s curriculum.
• Work with faculty to integrate library resources into courses, including distance education.
• Assist with research support.

Faculty are encouraged to schedule library instruction sessions for their students. Sessions are most effective when tailored to a specific assignment or topic, and instructor attendance is expected to support student learning.

To request a session, complete and submit an Instruction Request form. Please give at least one week’s notice when possible. A librarian will contact you within two business days to discuss your assignment.

Our librarians can work with you to customize instruction for your class. You can also review the information literacy skills we can cover in any session by checking our Research @ Reynolds Libraries modules.

Embedding a librarian or tutor in your Canvas course gives students extra support to succeed. Encourage students to also schedule one-on-one sessions in Navigate for help with research, writing, math, or other subjects.

Request a librarian or tutor for your Canvas course by completing the Embedded Librarian / Tutor Request form.

Embedded Librarians can help students:

• Use library databases and resources for specific assignments
• Find and evaluate credible sources
• Develop search strategies and keywords
• Cite sources in APA, MLA, or other styles

They can:

• Meet students one-on-one via Zoom
• Answer research questions in Canvas discussions
• Create research guides or modules linked in Canvas
• Collaborate on research skills worksheets
• Conduct live or recorded instruction sessions tailored to your assignments

Embedded Tutors can:

• Meet students one-on-one via Zoom
• Provide help through Canvas discussions
• Support understanding of assignments, course content, and learning strategies

Collaborate with our librarians to add direct links to articles, eBooks, and streaming videos from the library’s databases in your Canvas course. Librarians can also create research guides and modules customized for your class including short, engaging videos. Ask about our existing guides and modules, which can be easily linked or copied into Canvas. Also check out our guide, Integrating Library Resources into Canvas. 

Benefits for students:

• Access library resources anytime, anywhere - no need to visit campus
• Explore relevant articles, books, and videos directly from Canvas
• Supports development of research and information literacy skills

Using OER in your courses can save students money, save you time, and improve access to learning materials. OER includes free textbooks, lesson plans, assignments, and activities created by instructors around the world. You can adapt these materials for your course, allowing more time for personalized teaching and student support.

Benefits for students:

• Save Money: Free or low-cost materials reduce the financial burden of expensive textbooks.
• Improve Access: Materials can be reused, adapted, and accessed anytime, anywhere.
• Enhance Learning: OER helps democratize education, letting students and instructors connect globally.

Our librarians can help you find OER textbooks and other materials for your classes. Check at our Open Educational Resources guide, or schedule a meeting to get personalized assistance.

Share ready-to-use research handouts with your students that guide them through key steps of the research process, including how to find, evaluate, and cite sources. Check out our complete list of handouts.

Faculty are encouraged to place textbooks and required course materials on reserve for in-library use. The library does not purchase textbooks for reserves, so faculty must provide copies unless the library already owns the item. At this time, reserves are limited to physical materials.

To get started, complete the Textbook / Course Reserves Request and bring your materials to the Downtown or Parham Road campus library. Please allow at least one week for processing these items before sharing availability with your students.

Faculty are responsible for ensuring materials comply with copyright. Be sure to check for any distribution restrictions that will make the item ineligible for reserve. Reynolds Libraries reserves the right to reject any materials that it deems violate copyright law. For help, see our Copyright Guide or contact a Reynolds librarian.