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Design Courses with Collections and Research Resources

If you’re a faculty member rethinking your course or creating a new one, our librarians can help! Set up a meeting with a subject specialist or curator to talk about creating assignments, finding relevant scholarly resources and services, connecting with experts across campus, and using special collections in the classroom.

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Bring research resources into the classroom

Let us help you bring a plethora of research resources to your students! In a one-on-one consultation, a librarian can: 

  • Help design learning materials for coursework and assignments.
  • Identify and acquire readings to assign.
  • Provide suggestions for library workshops to help students build research skills.
  • Connect you to other specialists across the Libraries.

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Bring special collections into the classroom

The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts works with instructors to create individualized, object-based learning experiences. Curators can help you plan a one-time visit or craft a semester-long course that draws on diverse special collections that span four millennia.

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