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Faculty Information Literacy Toolkit: Library Promotion to Post in the Online Classroom
Overview
Want to promote the services and resources that the Library has to offer?Faculty are encouraged to share the images, verbiage, and links shared on this tab and on the Grab & Go Links tab within the online learning classroom to ensure that students know what the Library has to offer!
Classroom assignments, activities, DQs, and announcements are all great places to consider featuring Library resources and services. Other student Academic Support services are also included on this page for easy promotion.
If you have questions about any of the below, or would like to see something added, Ask-A-Librarian . We appreciate your ideas!
Library Graphics
To download the PDF versions of any of the above, click on the PDF links. The file will then automatically download for you to re-share.
To download the image versions of any of the above, click on the Graphic link. A new window will open where you can then right-click on the image and save to re-share.
Library Services
Library Services Promotion Email Example:
Dear Students,
Not sure where to begin with your research? The GCU Library staff is dedicated to supporting you with your research needs! You can ask the Library for research assistance via phone, email, chat, videoconferencing, or in-person. Librarians can help with personalized assistance with creating effective search strategies for research topics, basic database navigation, using the resource tools, including RefWorks, citation formatting, persistent links, and more!
Ask-A-Librarian to get started! Please contact < me OR the Library> if you need help getting started. Happy researching!
<INSTRUCTOR NAME>
Library Webinars & Tutorials Announcement Example:
Library and technical support tutorials are accessible 24/7 on the Library’s website , but if you prefer a live and interactive experience, the Library also offers general, subject-specific, and course-specific webinars, which provide a guided tour of how to access and use the Library’s resources. Weekly and monthly scheduled library webinars are available on multiple topics! Sign up for a webinar here!
Looking for a self-guided tour of the Library's resources and services? Check out the Library Tour to find out more about locating resources and research help. Ask-A-Librarian directly for one-on-one assistance during open Library hours.
Library Campus Services Announcement Example:
The GCU Library provides access to extensive learning resources, both online and on campus. Visit the 3rd and 4th floors of the Student Union and access the Library’s computers and printers, reserve study rooms for private or group study, find quiet study space, or check out anatomical models and equipment. Read more about campus-related services here!
Explore the Library’s full collection of databases and resources which provide access to journal articles, ebooks, research guides, and streaming video and music. For 24/7 access to these resources and more information, visit https://library.gcu.edu
Follow this link to take a virtual tour of the GCU Library resources!
Interlibrary Loan Announcement Example:
The GCU Library has over 119,000 full-text journal titles and over 275,000 books, but if you can't find an article or book in the GCU Library, you can order it for free! Any material not owned in the GCU Library can be ordered via Interlibrary Loan, a free service to students. Learn more about the Library's Interlibrary Loan Service Tipasa and get started!
Looking for other links to promote Library Services? Click on the Grab & Go Classroom Links tab on the left!
Library Resources
Library Resources Promotion Email Example:
Dear Students,
Google is usually everyone’s go-to for research, but not all the results are accurate. Fortunately, the GCU Library provides access to collections to connect you to trusted, up-to-date information from leading magazines, newspapers and scholarly journals. These collections are easy to access, and with integrated workflow tools, you can save, download and share content!
Why wait? Access these resources now at < library.gcu.edu OR LINK TO RESOURCES>. Please contact < me OR the Library > if you need help getting started. Happy researching!
<INSTRUCTOR NAME>
Library Individual Resource Promotion Announcement Example:
This Library database < hyperlink resource you want to feature here > offers unlimited, simultaneous access to digital resources that can be helpful with your assignment and research!
All Library Resources Promotion Announcement Example:
Start exploring the GCU Library’s extensive collection of databases and resources which provide access to journal articles, ebooks, dissertations, research guides, streaming video and music, all available 24/7 from the GCU Library’s website, library.gcu.edu.
Check-out the Library recommended databases in your subject area. Browse the Library's Find Journal Articles page and familiarize yourself with the database resources in your area or topic of study.
Looking for links to promote Library Resources? Click on the Grab & Go Classroom Links tab on the left!
GCU Student Success Center - Graphics
Looking for verbiage and links to promote Academic Resources? Click on the Grab & Go Classroom Links tab on the left!
Academic Support Resources
- Academic & Career Resources for Campus Students This link opens in a new windowGrand Canyon University's (GCU) Academic and Career Excellence Centers provides you with the resources, professional knowledge and support you need to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment. Make an appointment with a career advisor for resume reviews, career planning and networking tips.
- Academic & Career Resources For Online Students This link opens in a new windowIn addition to the online resources at your fingertips, such as the Student Success Center website, Library, and Technical Support, tutoring and career resources are available for online students.
- English Language Learner's Center This link opens in a new windowWriting can be hard; writing in a second language can be even harder. The ELL Center is here to help! The English Language Learner’s (ELL) Center is located on the second floor of Building 16. There, campus undergraduate students from any major are welcome to receive help with writing assignments. ELL Instructional Assistants specialize in helping students whose first language is not English. Instructional Assistants can help with grammar, content organization, idea brainstorming, word choice, research, and more. Additional resources are also available for students who would like more instruction and practice in English on the GCU Library’s English Language Learner Resources Topic Guide.
- Writing Center This link opens in a new windowThe Student Success Center's Writing Center has templates, examples of writing assignments, and guides for different citation styles.
- GCU Technical Support This link opens in a new windowThe GCU Technical Support Help Center offers resources and knowledge for campus and online students. Browse the Technical Support website for answers to commonly asked questions regarding the Learning Management System, accessing ebooks, and much more. If you are a living on-campus or a campus commuter student, the campus Nerd Herd provides technical support and troubleshooting services for computer issues in-person. Available technicians help with hardware and software problems, including laptop repairs, system solutions and more.
- Math Center This link opens in a new windowThe Math Center provides an opportunity for students to increase their math skills and understanding of mathematical concepts. To facilitate student achievement in a variety of disciplines, GCU provides an online Math Center and an on-campus Math Center. The online Math Center includes tools to help students complete assignments, review fundamental knowledge of math concepts needed for projects, and improve overall problem-solving skills. The on-campus Math Center, located in Building 16-202, allows campus undergraduate students to meet with Mathematics Faculty or instructional assistants who have the opportunity to work one-on-one or in small groups with students to meet their individual needs.
- Science Center This link opens in a new windowThe Science Center provides campus and online resources to support student success in biology, chemistry, exercise science, general science, and physics. The campus Science Center allows campus undergraduate students to meet with Science Instructional Assistants for one-on-one or small group feedback on assignments within the science disciplines.
- Student Success Center This link opens in a new windowAn online resource center designed to support students, faculty, and staff with quick, persistent, and centralized access to an array of multi-disciplinary learning support material. The online Student Success Center strives to provides tools and resources that advance student success. Students can access tutorials, writing templates, style guides, college-specific documents, plagiarism prevention methods, new student resources, and university policies and handbooks in one central location that can be personalized to fit one students’ needs.
