Access to quality information is at the heart of an informed and engaged citizenry. As more information floods the information landscape, worrisome information pervades. When does information become misinformation or disinformation? What makes information credible? Our information literacy librarians cover the theoretical, methodological, and practical concepts and skills needed to efficiently and ethically find, evaluate, and use information from and within a variety of contexts.
Whether it’s a session about leveraging library resources for research in a particular topic area, or using our special collection materials in your teaching, our librarians will work with you to develop customized instruction tailored to your topic area or course goals.
- Syllabus substitutions: Librarians can help you find alternative readings or authors to diversify sources.
- Finding sources: We are also available to help you find newly available online content from the library and in the public domain.
- Library instruction: You can invite a librarian to visit your class or section and help get your students on the right track with a session customized to the needs of your course.
- Digital tools: You can learn about new online tools, like Tableau for data visualizations or QGIS, through our live or recorded workshops and library services.
- Rare and distinctive special collections: Our curators, archivists, and other specialists can join your class to lead a session on using primary sources from Cornell University Library’s collections.
- Embedded course librarian: We can help you embed a librarian on your Canvas course.
- Research and assignment scaffolding: Library staff can help you create sustainable research focused assignments for your students.
Request course instruction and we can connect you with an appropriate librarian for your department or program.