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Partner with Librarians and Archivists to Enhance Student Research Skills
About Library Instruction
Librarians and archivists at BGSU partner with faculty and instructors to support student learning through tailored research instruction, information literacy development, and meaningful engagement with primary sources. Whether you’re integrating archival materials into your teaching or looking to strengthen your students' research skills, we’re here to help.
Instructional Services We Offer
Research Instruction
Teach students how to conduct effective research using a variety of discovery tools and techniques, including library databases, catalog records, digital collections and archival finding aids.
Information and Primary Source Literacy Skills
Cover essential skills such as:
- Source evaluation and proper citation practices
- Visual literacy
- Materiality and context of cultural objects
- Ethical considerations related to access and use of sources
- Theoretical concepts such as evidence, authenticity, historical empathy, absences and privilege
How cultural heritage collections reflect and reinforce societal power structures
Research Assignment Design
Collaborate with us to create research- or primary source-based assignments that align with your course objectives and are supported by our unique collections and library resources.
Library Resource Guidance
Help students define and use academic sources, discover relevant research tools, and navigate both general and special collections.
Canvas Integration
We can embed instructional content—videos, research guides, and modules—directly into your Canvas course shell.
Library Space Reservations
Reserve appropriate library spaces to support your class’s instructional goals.
Specialized Support from Special Collections
If you want to incorporate unique or historical materials into your teaching, our Special Collections team offers:
Hands-on Exploration of Unique Materials
Introduce students to rare and archival items, help them understand the physical nature of cultural objects, and explore how production methods evolved over time.
Professional Skills Development
Offer insight into archives and special collections as a career path and support skill-building opportunities using archival materials.
Student Work Preservation
Collaborate to preserve student-created outputs like zines or oral histories as part of our permanent collections for future researchers.
Disciplinary Flexibility
We recognize that “primary source” can mean different things depending on the field. We’re happy to discuss your goals and help identify the best materials to support them.
Ready to Get Started?
Complete the Library Instruction Request Form.
Updated: 07/10/2025 10:40AM