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Sessions should take place at a time appropriate to the course curriculum and research assignment timeline.

Because instruction content is tailored to each course and assignment, requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of a face-to-face session to allow for planning. Requests will be addressed within two business days.

We offer a flexible variety of sessions, from overviews to hands-on workshops. Please discuss the research assignment and desired learning outcomes with your librarian so they can determine the best fit for your class. Read about information literacy (IL) learning outcomes below.

What is information literacy (IL)? Review the SU Libraries IL Matrix to identify learning outcomes, scaffolded from undergraduate (lower- and upper-division) to graduate levels. Reviewing these outcomes in advance will help the librarian narrow down the purpose and scope of the session.

Close collaboration between the course instructor and librarian is highly encouraged! Librarians have information insight; course instructors know the nuances of subject and assignment content. Let's work together to support student success!

Similarly, course instructors are strongly encouraged to be present at the session. This allows for a stronger connection between information literacy and course content. Students may ask questions that are best answered by the course instructor versus the librarian.

For most sessions, the librarian will create a research guide (LibGuide) to supplement instruction. Course instructors are encouraged to embed these guides on their MyClasses page for their students to use throughout the semester. For assistance, contact Instructional Design & Delivery. View examples of research guides below.

The Guerrieri Academic Commons provides several technology-enabled classrooms, including the SU Libraries MakerLab and Nabb Center Classroom. Instructors are encouraged to schedule instructional workshops in these spaces. The library liaison can assist with scheduling the best room for the session.

Course instructors should contact their library liaison to discuss opportunities for collaboration. Refer to the Liaisons & Departments list to the left to find your librarian, or use the form linked below to fill out your initial request.

Non-SU community members should use this form to request an instructional workshop at the Libraries. For questions or assistance, please contact James Parrigin.