Library:Research Support and Instruction
The Right Support at the Right Time and Place
Flexible learning has been a core endeavor of UBC Library as the transition from print to digital resources and online learning continues at a rapid pace. To support the development of digitally literate students, UBC Library offers a variety of research support and instruction services that focuses on the skill sets necessary for students to solve information problems in an increasingly complex information abundant world.
- UBC Library has worked to develop a library presence in the content management system (Connect) supporting a seamless experience for faculty and students accessing course reserves and research support content.
- Librarians develop general and subject specific content to support student research and learning. These guides and tutorials provide the basis for developing knowledge and skills that support success in their coursework and beyond.
- Subject librarians, in partnership with faculty, provide instructional support that addresses the disciplinary information and digital literacy competencies of students in particular programs of study. Librarians support flexible learning instruction in the digital classroom through the provision of workshops and tutorials using a variety of softwares (e.g. Connect, Wordpress, Wiki).
- In addition to providing research support services through desk hours, phone, and email, subject librarians offer one-on-one consultation hours and chat (instant messaging) research help through AskAway, a consortial service partnering BC and Yukon post-secondary libraries.