Library Instruction

 

What is Library Instruction

KPU Librarians help learners develop library and research skills for their educational journey. We teach and help learners develop skills that enable them to seek, evaluate, cite and use information responsibly, critically, and with integrity. 
Use the Instruction Request Form
Your Liaison Librarian will contact you and discuss details for a visit.		Contact Your Liaison Librarian
Discuss your instructional goals directly with your liaison librarian in this directory and get in touch.

What We Teach

Library Orientation and Research Skills

We can teach your students foundational library skills. These core skills include searching for information, evaluating resources, and gathering citations. We work with instructors to support their students and our instruction can be based on a specific assignment, course or program. Librarians can also support you by creating research assignments or online research guides and tutorials to compliment instructional sessions.

Librarians can empower your students to:

  • Identify what research support and materials are available to them through the library’s collection (print and online)
  • Develop comprehensive research strategies for their assignments
  • Utilize more scholarly, authoritative, and diverse sources
  • Learn to understand and develop strong citation practices and methods of citation management

Synchronous Support

We can offer library instruction to your students both in-person and online, that fit either the entire class duration or a portion of the class. You may specify if you would like us to cover core, foundational library research skills or advanced research skills, and we are also happy to work with you to tailor the instruction to your specific needs. 

To arrange for a class visit or to consult a librarian on the best way to achieve your students' academic goals, we have two ways to get in touch.

How can we help you?

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Richmond Campus Library

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Surrey Campus Library

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Tech Campus Library

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Asynchronous Support

KPU Library Research Tutorial

Moodle-based & badged!

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Academic Integrity Tutorial

This Moodle-based, badged tutorial was developed by KPU's Academic Integrity Unit with support from KPU Library.

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Research Help Guide

A self-led site that takes students though the process of library research, step-by-step. It features videos, instructions, and recommended resources.

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Library Tutorials and Activities (embedded in Moodle)

KPU Library videos, screencasts, online activities and more which faculty members can embed into their Moodle course sites.

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Accessibility and Library Instruction

While the library tries to follow best practices of universal design with multiple entry points for all users, we may still need to provide additional supports that you or your students might need. 

Please contact us if you think you/your students may require additional supports. The accessible supports the Library currently provides include a height adjustable desk in each Library teaching lab and captioning for instructional videos and online classes.

Questions about Library Instruction?

Contact Student Success Librarian, Caja Blomley.

Contact Your Librarian

Contact Your Liaison Librarian
Discuss your instructional goals directly with your liaison librarian in this directory and get in touch.

Use the Instruction Request Form

Use the Instruction Request Form
Your Liaison Librarian will contact you and discuss details for a visit.

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