Topics have ranged from using the Periodical Abstracts database to searching electronic resources for information on African-American culture. Library staff have taught sessions in almost every college, and also conducted over 200 sessions for more than 7,800 students last year. When appropriate, staff can create class pathfinders that direct students to important resources related to their course and assignments.
Pages remain available throughout the semester.
Librarians from the General Libraries can help faculty integrate electronic resources into classroom assignments by suggesting appropriate databases. Many are available in the Indexes and Abstracts listing and are accessible from home, campus computer labs, or UT Library Online Stations in all campus libraries. Because new databases are added monthly and some services change, it can be helpful to consult with a librarian before each semester to ensure that your students find the best resources for your class. Librarians can advise which print resources are also available in electronic format and recommend specific Internet resources. They can also help focus search strategies, outline how to access databases off-campus, and advise how to evaluate electronic information.