We are dedicated to helping students become inquisitive and critical researchers who can tackle research in any course. Our approach to information literacy allows us to teach students the "why" instead of only the "how," and it helps them think of themselves as creators and participants in scholarly communications. It also addresses competencies that students need to develop to become skillful researchers.
How we can partner
Collaborate with librarians in your discipline to:
Our librarians partner with instructors to design and refine research assignments, interactive activities, and learning objects that develop students' research skills. Whether you need a consultation or hands-on support creating these materials, we're here to partner on evidenced-based research instruction practices.
Contact the librarians in your discipline or complete the instructional request form to collaborate on the best ways to incorporate assignments into your course.
Our librarians offer in-person (or Zoom) class instruction where students get hands-on, customized instruction. Contact the librarians in your discipline or complete the instructional request form to discuss.
Special Collections can host in-person class instruction where interaction with physical primary sources and materials is critical to the course learning objectives.
Integrate interactive step-by-step tutorials to help students learn research skills and navigate library databases and search tools.
Option 1: Graded
Ask your students to self-register for library tutorials in Brightspace (D2L). Students who complete the tutorials will automatically receive a certificate they can submit to any course when they earn 80% or higher on the quiz.
We also offer step-by-step tutorials on library databases and search tools.
Option 2: Self-study
Students can complete our information literacy tutorials at their own pace.
Every Brightspace (D2L) course site automatically includes a "quick start" subject research guide linked in the "Library Guide" tab, connecting students to relevant research resources in the discipline.
We can also create custom course guides tailored to your course and discipline to help students understand the research process and complete assignments.
Collaborate with librarians and the CATalyst Studios team to embed experiential learning into your course through creative, hands-on activities. All academic programs and majors are invited to teach your class at CATalyst, visit bring your class to CATaylst to learn more.
Find more information about experiential learning and creating assignments with support from CATalyst in our experiential learning guide.
Students and instructors can also join the CATaylst Studios at UA Libraries Brightspace (D2L) site to find trainings, workshops, and tutorials.
Other ways to partner with us
Professional development
Librarians can provide tailored professional development to help instructors strengthen their information literacy instruction. We support the integration of research instruction through collaborative workshops or training sessions for your entire department or academic program.
Contact the librarians in your discipline to learn more.
Special Collections
You can also incorporate the Libraries' Special Collections into your courses when interaction with primary sources is critical to learning outcomes. Check out Special Collections instructional support to learn how we can help your students use archives and primary sources in their research.