Instructors
UVic Libraries provides resources and direct support for your teaching.
Academic integrity support
Our librarians can help your students develop digital literacy and academic integrity skills.
Learn how we can help your students follow the new Academic Integrity Policy.
Your subject librarian
Every discipline has a dedicated subject librarian. They can:
- provide tailored workshops and information literacy support for your class
- help you find relevant course materials and conduct literature searches to provide current bibliographies on course topics
- offer individualized research help appointments for your students
- direct you to other key services across the Libraries
Subject librarians follow our guiding principles for instruction & learning.
Instruction & workshops
Instruction customized for your class
Librarians provide in-class instruction. Depending on your needs, this might include:
- an introduction to library services, collections, spaces, and research support tailored to students
- detailed instruction on discipline-specific databases and resources
- lessons on digital literacy topics (evaluating sources, identifying “fake news,” using citation managers, citation justice, and more)
To book an instruction session, contact your subject librarian or email askus@uvic.ca.
Workshops
Our workshops offer hands-on training in tools, software, and research techniques. With advance coordination, we may be able to deliver a workshop when you're away from the classroom. Book a workshop, and we can teach your students an applicable skill.
Looking for tool or software training? The Digital Scholarship Commons offers workshops on many topics, including:
- AI tools for research
- software for citations and citation management
- data analysis, visualization, mapping, GIS
- design and media production tools & techniques
Cultural Collections & University Archives
Special Collections & University Archives and the University Art Collections also welcome class visits.
- Incorporate our unique materials into your instruction.
- Choose between librarian/archivist/curator-led, instructor-led, or collaborative teaching.
Course materials
Course reserves
Building your reading list using library-licensed articles and ebooks:
- increases convenience for students
- lowers costs for students
- ensures all PDFs are accessible for students with disabilities
Our staff can:
- find copies of materials from UVic Libraries or from other libraries
- create and update reading lists in Brightspace
- provide training on managing Brightspace reading lists
- place physical materials on course reserve if needed
Have questions? Contact the Course Reserves team: reserves@uvic.ca.
Videos in class
We subscribe to several video streaming services with academic and educational content. You can use this content in your classes. Make sure you follow copyright guidance on showing films in class.
Can't find what you need through a streaming platform?
- Request a DVD or VHS from our collection through the Faculty ReQuest service.
- Request a streaming copy of a DVD or VHS from our collection – contact Bill Blair, Fine Arts Librarian.
Copyright support
We can help you follow copyright law in your instruction. Browse our copyright resources or contact copyright@uvic.ca for more support.
Class projects
UVic Libraries supports hands-on learning and opportunities for students to showcase their work.
Students can:
- create digital portfolios and creative projects with our exhibition platform, Omeka-S
- use printing and bookbinding equipment in the Farallon Book Arts Lab
- produce podcasts in our podcasting studio
- try out audiovisual equipment and programming tools like Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Contact your subject librarian or email askus@uvic.ca to learn more.
Toolkits to support student learning
Our librarians have created comprehensive guides on many topics. You can use these materials in your courses.
Generative AI
Are you thinking about integrating GenAI topics and assignments into your teaching?
- Our short, downloadable PowerPoint modules cover topics like AI basics, AI ethics and safety, citing AI, and AI terminology.
- You can include these modules in Brightspace courses, deliver them yourself, ask students to review them independently, or invite a librarian to present them to your class.
- Our Scholarly use of AI tools guide supports student understanding of topics like citing AI, evaluating AI, and ethical use of AI tools.
- Your subject librarian can help you explore AI-literate research assignments for your students.
Key information literacy topics
Library support for students
The library offers many services to support students in their learning. Please let students know these are available by sharing these links:
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