If you are interested in using special collections materials to enhance the learning outcomes of your courses and/or research assignments, please complete the Burns Library Instruction Support Request Form.
We are also happy to meet with you to discuss preliminary questions or ideas if more information is needed before filling out the form.
Because of the volume of instruction requests we receive, it is best to make your class request as early as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your class within our staffing and space constraints. If we cannot accommodate a physical class session, we can work with you to find an alternative method of supporting your class. Customized class requests often require more planning / lead time.
We will follow up with all instructors after receiving the instruction support request form. We may not be able to meet all requests for classes, due to staffing levels, classroom/space availability, and other instructional support needs.
While we tailor instruction to your specific class, there are a variety of ways to integrate Burns material into your course. It’s also helpful to have scheduled a library skills session with your subject liaison, to ensure your students have a comprehension of basic research skills and communication to build from.
Burns Teaching Librarians are also available for in person classroom presentations and workshops, as well as for online classes. We want to help you design engaging and relevant synchronous and/or synchronous activities and assignments using digitized materials. We have instruction ideas, and we’d love to hear your ideas as we all figure out what works in these different learning modalities.