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Library Instruction

Introduction

Need more ideas on how the library can support your students' research? The links below are examples of resources and activities that librarians have put together for your colleagues. Librarians can host similar sessions for your classes or work with you to tailor the information literacy instruction materials to your needs. 

Course Guides

The OWU Libraries maintain a regular series of subject-area online guides intended to introduce students to basic resources for their coursework. However, we also make specialized guides on request! These can range from guides supporting a single, specific assignment to broad, specialized guides to be shared in multiple classes within a major. We are happy to work with you to create specialized online resources that meet your needs.

Classroom Activities

The library is dedicated to active learning. Here are a few examples of group projects, handouts, and other activities we've brought to classrooms. We're always happy to work with you to develop new, subject-specific presentations as well!

Instruction Librarians

 

 

 

Holly Birk

Public Services Librarian

740-368-3207 

  hebirk@owu.edu 

                Holly Birk

Departments:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Data Analytics
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Health & Human Kinetics
  • Mathematics & Computer Science
  • Medical & Health Professions
  • Neuroscience
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Calvin Cleary 

Public Services Librarian

740-368-3237 

  cjcleary@owu.edu

                Calvin Cleary

Departments:

  • Ancient, Medieval, & Renaissance Studies
  • BRIDGE Program
  • East Asian Studies
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Latin American Studies
  • Performing Arts
  • Philosophy & Religion
  • World Languages & Culture

Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer

Teaching & Engagement Librarian

740-368-3558

 ajtschakertfoertmeye@owu.edu

Departments:

  • Africana, Gender & Identity Studies
  • Economics & Business
  • Education
  • First Year Seminar
  • International Studies
  • Journalism & Communication
  • Politics & Government
  • Sociology & Anthropology

 Stacy Chaney-Blakenship

Digital Initiatives Librarian and

Curator of the OWU Historical Collection

740-368-3288 

 sbchaney@owu.edu