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Instruction Support

We help IU faculty and instructors enrich the classroom experience of students through a number of instructional support services such as creating course reserves, linking Libraries materials in Canvas, and much more.

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Services for Instructors

Placing course reservesPlace library materials on reserve for use in a course. Instructors can also request a screening of Libraries-owned media in Wells Library.
Information Literacy ToolkitThe Information Literacy Toolkit is a Canvas course for instructors with information literacy principles that can be integrated into coursework, including assignments and rubrics. Use and adapt what you need from this course for your own instructional needs.
Indiana University Libraries User GuidebookUse this Pressbooks as an educational resource for learning about and teaching concepts such as information literacy, ethical citation practices, and the types of resources available through IU Libraries.
Linking library resources in CanvasLearn about the several methods available to instructors for linking to database articles, e-books, and other library materials in ways that abide by copyright laws and licensing agreements.
Course library research guidesCourse Guides provide instructional materials about the research process and connect students with relevant library resources and services. A librarian will work with you to create a guide that corresponds to your class's learning objectives and assignments. You can reach out to libinstr@iu.edu if you would like a research guide created for your course.
Teaching & Learning YouTube playlistShare short videos with your students on how to use IUCAT, Google Scholar, OneSearch and other resources.

Teaching with Archival Libraries Sources and Special Collections

Instructional Services offered by University ArchivesThe University Archives encourages and supports the use of its collection in the classroom and aids academic departments as they address program goals related to the use of primary sources (correspondence, photographs, etc.).
Teaching at the Lilly LibraryAs Indiana University's rare books, manuscripts, and special collections library, the Lilly Library offers instructors and classes access to unique materials and research guidance across a wide range of subjects.
Faculty resources at Wylie House MuseumWylie House Museum and the Morton C. Bradley, Jr. Education center afford instructors the opportunity to teach in unique learning environments with access to a variety of 19th century domestic artifacts and a rich collection of 19th century documents and photographs.
Special formats and archivesDiscover how to access the many different types of special materials held across our facilities, collections, and archives.

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