Instruction

University Libraries offers many forms of instruction, from traditional library workshops to working with arhival materials and more! This page is your gateway for requesting library instruction as well as accessing useful resources. More about the University Libraries instruction teams below. 

At the University Libraries, we scaffold library instrucion so that students acquire the appropriate skills and knowledge at the right time in their educational career. For 100-2000 level library instruction, we focus on foundational library skills and an introduction to information literacy. For 300-400 level we expand students' information literacy with more specific concepts and focus on disciplinary library skills. Finally, for 500+ level library instruction, we work with students on discplinary research methodologies and nuanced information literacy concepts. 

 Graphic showing scaffolding of information literacy concepts in intstruction

Library Instruction Requests

  • 100-2000 Level Instruction
    • Instead of in-class library workshops, we have created a suite of robust and interactive tutorials covering the foundational library skills and information literacy concepts appropriate for this level. 
    • Tutorials can be supplemented with in person Research Clinics, which are 75-miunute sessions held weeks 6 through 11. Students register for one that fits their schedule (first come, first serve) and must bring their assigned research project to work on.
  • 300 - 700 Level Instruction Request
    • Request a library instruction workshop for your class. After submitted a library instruction request, a librarian will be in touch within 2 business days. If you don't hear from someone within that timeframe, please email Amy Jankowski at ajankowski@unm.edu
  • Center for Southwest Research Instruction Request  (All levels)
  • Adobe Creative Commons Instruction Request (All levels)
    • The ACC provides support from simple tool trainings to instructional support on inorporating digital media into lesson plans. Support is on a first come, first serve basis, on the avilability of the ACC Staff Lead. Two weeks' notice is required, except for a lesson plan consult.
  • Maps & Geographic Information Center Instruction Request (All levels)
    • Request a tour for MAGIC or class instruction by emailing Cheyenne Stradinger (cstradinger@unm.edu) or by using the "schedule an appointment" link in the above linked guide to set your class time and give details on what you'd like to see during your visit.
  • Instruction Requests for Visitors

Resources