Integrating library instruction into your course, whether online or in person, brings a wealth of advantages to you and your students. Below are comments from UM instructors who have recently partnered with the library on research instruction. Use this link to request a session for your class.
Empowerment
“After each session, I see students empowered by their new arsenal of resources, and I feel more prepared as an instructor since the sessions keep me updated on the latest resources.”
--Edward Timke, Instructor and PhD candidate, Communication Studies
Improvement
“I can’t say enough about how much my students’ papers improved as a result of having a library instructional session on basic research skills.”
--Ruth McAdams, Instructor and PhD candidate, Department of English Language and Literature
Partnership
“I’ve had wonderful support from lots of librarians, all so generous and so very good at what they do. They’ve developed research guides for my classes, done sessions on discovery, selected items from the collection for students to examine, and worked with students on projects. I routinely set up library sessions of one kind or another for my courses, because it's a partnership that has a lot of benefits for the students.”
--June Howard, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Professor of English Language and Literature, Professor of American Culture Program, and Professor of Women’s Studies
Results
“Each and every instructional session has been invaluable. I’ve seen my students’ writing improve dramatically as a result, and I wouldn’t now teach a class without including a visit to the library.
--Joseph Horton, Lecturer, Department of English Language and Literature
Enthusiasm
“The students and I learned a lot and they are now very enthusiastic about diving into serious research.”
--Kevin Carr, Associate Professor of History of Art and Associate Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures
Commitment
“Phil [Hallman] is always there to help with our teaching, hunting down films, assisting with clips, making suggestions; he guides our students on their assignments and encourages their passion for film, TV, and digital culture. His commitment is 24/7, and sometimes I wonder if he sleeps.”
--Caryl Flinn, Professor of Screen Arts & Cultures
Collaboration
“It would be too small to say that my classes have benefited from collaborating with the research librarians; in fact their ideas have transformed my classes and improved my entire approach to teaching.”
--George Hoffman, Associate Professor of French, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
Productivity
“Integrating a library instructional session into my classes this past year has been one of the most successful and productive elements of those classes.”
--Michèle Hannoosh, Professor of French, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
