If you are going to be teaching a distance course, you may want to schedule a consultation with a librarian during your course preparation. A librarian can assist you in locating relevant sources and assist you in planning research assignments.

Will you be using library resources in your class (i.e., readings)?

• Are there journal articles that you need? The library can help you link to full-text articles within a database or scan sections and put them on -Reserve.
• Are there books you would like to use? The Library can scan sections and put on E-Reserve

Will students be conducting research?

• You can have a librarian create a course guide to assist students in locating relevant databases and other sources.
• Many students are still uncomfortable with online research, a librarian can create tutorials (flash videos) to assist these students in locating information.

Will you be using a Course Management System (CMS)?

• Librarians can embed research sources and guides within your CMS.  
• Librarians can put contact information into your CMS to facilitate research consultations.
• Librarians can become active members of your CMS and assist students at point-of-need.