University Libraries
Coronavirus
Teaching Support

Teaching with the Libraries

The University Libraries instruction sessions will be predominately virtual. Our librarians, curators, and instructional staff have increased course support through online class guides, tutorials, and asynchronous instruction methods.

Library Instruction

Schedule a virtual library instruction session, using our Library Instruction Request form, or contact your Subject Librarian

Library Instruction Request

Find My Librarian

Browse Tutorials Directory

Browse Research & Class Guides

The Libraries also have a variety of tutorials and research & class guides that you can embed in your class.

Don't see a tutorial or a research guide that meets your needs? Contact your Subject Librarian or request asynchronous instruction.

Class Visits and Tours of Library Buildings

The Libraries are not offering in-library classes or workshops. All classes must meet in the university-designated classroom.
Campus tours involving a stop at the Libraries will be asked to conduct their sessions outside the buildings.

Course Materials

Course Reserves

Course Reserves provide online access to the Libraries' material curated for specific courses at the request of instructors. Print reserves will be unavailable for the spring 2021 semester.

E-reserves & E-textbook

Reserve through the Course Reserves webpage

Course Reserves

Online Course Materials

Request an Online Course Reading form

Request an online reading

Audio & Video

Use the Request Streaming Media form

Request Streaming Media

OERs

Consider using Open Education Resources (OERs) for your coursework.

Mason OER Metafinder
The Mason OER Metafinder, developed by George Mason University, helps you find Open Educational Resources by launching a real-time, simultaneous search across 22 different sources of open educational materials.

Adding Library Links to a Class LMS or Website

Embedding links correctly is important for remote access, accessibility, and honoring the Libraries' licensing agreements.

FAQ for adding library links.
Learn more about embedding the Libraries in your eCampus site.

Copyright & Online Teaching

The University Libraries endorses the findings of experts and supports that copyright law should permit copying portions of rights-protected works for emergency remote teaching.

This guide outlines how to prudently apply fair use to copyrighted work including slides, audio, video, and course material.

The Studio

Students

Access to The Studio is not available for students for the spring 2021 semester. Virtual consultations are available to students who need consultation assistance with multimedia projects and tools such as Camtasia, Garage Band, Audacity, and more. Online tutorials are available.

Course Instructors

The Studio is available by appointment only. Please see our FAQ for details.