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The Customizable Library: What We're Doing

Starting with a Syllabus

BU 401 - Elements of Marketing

Collaborator: Prof. Ed Volchok

  • Course Textbooks
  • Reading Assignments

Starting with a Class Assignment

EN 101 - English Composition I

Collaborator: Prof. Kimberly Banks

Assignment description:

"In this paper, you will choose an American Civil Rights icon and write a short argumentative paper. . . . Use documentaries, articles, definitions of key terms, our shared discussions, and of course, your own perspective. You will demonstrate your ability to form and develop a focused argument around key terms, use relevant evidence, acknowledge other viewpoints, and cite sources according to MLA guidelines."

Starting with Learning Outcomes

ST 100 - Introduction to College Life

Collaborator: Jennifer Klein, Instructor and Psychological Counselor

Students will be able to:

  • State why the Library is important to their success as a college student
  • Understand the importance of their OneCard ID and tigermail email, including in relation to Library services
  • Authenticate their ID at the Library’s checkout desk
  • Look up a book’s call number in the Library’s online catalog
  • Take advantage of textbooks on reserve
  • Print in the Library
  • Make photocopies in the Library
  • Define plagiarism