Consider embedding a librarian into your D2L course shell to let students connect directly with a librarian.
The online librarian role in D2L enables:
Ideally, librarians should be added to online courses once research assignments have been assigned. Please let the librarian know that you will be adding them to your course prior to embedding them.
Click on the PDF below for directions on how to embed a librarian in your online course.
There are two types of library instruction:
Information literacy is a process.
A library instruction session is but one step.
Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.
An information literate individual is able to:
Source: Association of College and Research Libraries, Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education: Standards, Performance Indicators, and Outcomes, January 18, 2000.
Ideally you would request an instructional library session once research assignments have been assigned and before students begin their research.
Request library instruction for your online course by completing the form below.
Online library instructions are facilitated in Zoom.
Students can make an appointment to meet with a librarian online. Research appointments typically take 1/2 an hour.
Students benefit from one-on-one instruction and consultation.
Post an announcement and link to the research scheduler in your course.
Contact swilli12@broward.edu for questions about one-on-one research appointments.