Instruction & Curricular Support

Curricular Support for Faculty

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, click HERE or email us at AskMSL@library.tamu.edu!