The University Libraries Instruction Program empowers students to develop information literacy skills and research practices that transfer across disciplines, courses, and contexts. Pedagogical practices such as active learning, universal design for learning, and reflection inform our teaching and help us create engaging learning environments for our students.
Librarians at UA Libraries provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate students as well as programs across campus. These sessions can take place in-person and online. Librarians also partner with faculty to design research assignments that integrate information literacy into course curriculum.
The First Year Writing Library Instruction Program is designed to support students as they learn to engage with the research process. Librarians provide scaffolded instruction that aligns with the progression of research assignments throughout the semester.
Liaison librarians work with departments across campus and provide instruction that aligns with disciplinary research practices. They also partner with faculty to integrate information literacy concepts and skills into course curriculum, activities, and assignments to support the larger learning outcomes of the course and discipline.
Research Data Services at UA Libraries is focused on providing support to students and faculty who have an interest, or are already engaged, in data-intensive research. Librarians are available to provide RDS instruction for all skill levels and can help faculty develop assignments, activities, and curriculum that incorporate a variety of RDS topics, skills, and tools.
In addition to classroom instruction, RDS campus-wide workshops take place throughout the year. Visit the RDS link below for more information about RDS at UA Libraries and upcoming workshops. Contact Dr. Kevin Walker, Director of Branch Libraries & Research Data Services with any RDS questions.
The Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC) offers project support, professional development, and community for DH researchers, as well as supporting digital pedagogy and student learning through instruction and curricular support for undergraduate and graduate courses.
The SMC is a state-of-the-arts multimedia creation and instruction lab providing support to students working on digital media projects and group instruction to classes.