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Instructional & Teaching Support

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Instructional & Teaching Support

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The library specializes in teaching research, information literacy, scholarly communication, copyright, data management, and general library skills.

Librarians can meet with your class to teach critical research and information literacy skills. They can support your students through the development of research assignments, online modules, and supplemental online learning tools.

Guide

How to write a Literature Review

Step-by-step guide to tackling a literature review in any discipline. Request an instruction session for more in-depth guidance for your students.

Literature Review Guide

Instructional Support Request

Krieger School of Arts and SciencesKrieger - AAP (Advanced Academic Programs)Whiting - EP (Engineering Professionals)Carey Business SchoolSchool of EducationWhiting School of EngineeringBloomberg School of Public Health - Campus*

HomewoodMontgomeryColumbiaDCOnlineOther - Type of Instruction Requested*

(if asynchronous, leave blank) - Preferred Dates* - Specific Librarian Requested

(optional) - ## Research Project or Assignment

Please either describe the project, assignment, or research in which the class will be using the library, or finding and using information, or upload a document with the assignment instructions. - Description - Upload Course Syllabus or Research Assignment Instructions*

Please upload your syllabus to help the librarian learn more about your course and be better prepared to discuss the session with you. Having the details about your course ahead of time will ensure your session is tailored to your course, your students, and your assignments.

Max. file size: 24 MB. - Additional Documents

Max. file size: 24 MB. - ## Session Topics

Check desired topics, and/or add your own. Note: the more topics requested, the more time is necessary. Librarians are happy to visit your class more than once, or develop more than one learning tool. After submitting the request, a librarian will be in contact with you to discuss your needs in more detail. - Planning Research

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Additional Resources

Library Training & Workshops\ Free workshops and trainings open to all JHU students, faculty and staff, hosted by expert librarians.\ View Calendar

How-To Guides for You and Your Students\ Helpful guides and tutorials to learn research skills and basic library services.\ View How-To Guides

Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation

The teaching and learning center supporting instructors in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering.\ Visit Site

Teaching Academy\ Professional development programs for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows at Johns Hopkins University.\ Visit Site

The Innovative Instructor\ Teaching best practices written by Johns Hopkins faculty and Sheridan Libraries staff.\ Visit Site

Canvas Support\ Training and support resources for instructors and teaching assistants.\ Visit Site

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Milton S. Eisenhower Library\ [email protected]

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