Instruction & Curricular Support
Our Research and Education Librarians partner with faculty to deliver instructional sessions on a variety of topics, embedding high-impact information skills paired with your course content.
We can collaborate with you to:
- Deliver tailored instructional sessions.
- Develop asynchronous modules and videos.
- Create custom course guides.
We can deliver live instruction through:
- Standalone workshops.
- Embedded instruction.
- Invited guest lectures.
Instructional Session Offerings
Information Literacy in the Era of AI
Instruction on using, evaluating, and integrating AI responsibly into research and clinical decision-making.
- Matching AI tools to specific needs like brainstorming, literature searching, analysis, or writing, while accounting for limitations and compliance.
- Practical tips for maintaining information literacy and research integrity in an AI-driven environment.
Evidence-Based Practice
A foundation in the principles and process of Evidence-Based Practice.
- Help students formulate clinical questions (i.e. PICO) to identify relevant clinical evidence.
- Strategies for locating and evaluating high quality evidence for making informed clinical care and other practice decisions.
Clinical Decision Support Tools
Training on point-of-care resources such as UpToDate, DynaMed, or ClinicalKey, and alternative AI powered tools.
- Guidance on using these tools to support patient care decisions and evidence-based practice.
- Hands-on practice applying point-of-care tools to clinical scenarios and research questions.
Database Searching
An interactive learning session infused with hands-on practice with major health science databases.
- Equip students with skills to find peer-reviewed research for projects and evidence-based care.
- Techniques for refining, evaluating, and managing search results.
Citation and Citation Management Support
Focused guidance on managing and citing sources efficiently.
- Hands-on instruction using Zotero, RefWorks, or EndNote to organize references and build citation libraries.
- Access to asynchronous modules for mastering APA and AMA citation styles and creating accurate bibliographies.
Creating and Presenting Professional Posters
An introduction to effective poster design and presentation.
- Designing clear, visually engaging research posters.
- Strategies for presenting confidently at academic and professional events.
Journal Club Guidance
Support for designing, facilitating, or enhancing course-embedded journal club experiences.
- Assistance selecting appropriate articles, appraisal tools, and evidence levels.
- Guidance on structuring sessions, building discussion prompts, and integrating critical appraisal skills.
Library Orientation
A guided introduction to core library tools and services.
- How to access University funded catalogs, databases, books/eBooks, and eJournals.
- Efficient use of key tools and services that develop evidence discovery.
Don’t see a session that fits your needs?
Connect with us, and we can create a personalized session tailored for your class!
To schedule an instructional session, fill out our Instruction Request Form or email us at AskMSL@library.tamu.edu