Resources for Faculty

The Library is here to collaborate with and assist instructors across disciplines. Use this page to learn about how we can help enhance your students' performance, support your syllabus and advance your own professional development.



Library Instruction Our goal is to promote information literacy by providing instruction that is tailored to your course assignments. When should you consider collaborating with us for an information literacy session?

  • your students are not using appropriate resources for their assignments

  • your students don't understand citation standards or plagiarism issues

  • your students don't know how to effectively search periodical databases or the catalog

  • your students are frustrated or intimidated by their research assignments

How do you schedule an instruction session?

  • Check the instruction calendar to see if your preferred time is available.

  • Contact us, visit the desk, or fill out this instruction request form.

  • Advance notice and detailed information about your assignments and goals for the session will help us provide the best possible instruction.

  • Classes can be held in LIB 105 or in your classroom.


Collection Development We rely on department faculty for ideas about new purchases. What books, DVDs, music or periodicals do you want for your classes or your own professional development? Send us your requests anytime.

Course Reserves We will hold readings, audio and visual materials for your students at the circulation desk. We can also provide electronic access to your selected course materials. Call 768.6404 for requests.

Distance Learning The Library is committed to making its resources available to students off campus. Find out how to use library resources for your distance classes.

Journal Alerts

Stay current on professional reading by having issues of your favorite periodicals emailed to you directly. This streaming video shows you how.

Faculty Development Check the website for the campus Teaching and Learning Center to find out more on technology workshops, online resources and other support to enhance your teaching.

Interlibrary Loan Looking for a book that's not in the District collection? We may be able to find it for you from another library. Interlibrary loan items may take more than ten days to arrive and loan periods vary. Ask a librarian for more details.