OWHL Guides: Faculty: Working with the OWHL: Instruction

Please use this form to request library instruction only. Archives & Special Collections and Makerspace inquiries should be made directly to the folks listed below or on the Instruction page of this guide.

How to Schedule Instruction

OWHL library staff are available to deliver research and project-related instruction to your class!

You can reach out to a librarian for instruction, including the following:

Developing a research question
Brainstorming keywords
How to use OWHL resources
Learning the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources
Finding books in the library
Citations
Note-taking
Outlining a paper
Annotated bibliographies
Website evaluation
Google search skills

Reach out to Archives & Special Collections for collaborations including:

Exploring primary sources, including maps, rare books, photographs, archival records etc.
Analyzing and interpreting School History
Creating class exhibits
Transcribing handwritten documents
Creating data visualizations

Get in touch with the Makerspace for:

Creating objects with the laser cutter or 3D printer
Designing landscapes and art
Fabric arts
Building and robots

Note: Please schedule classes with the library, Archives & Special Collections, or Makerspace at least a week in advance. It helps to have an assignment they'll be working on, but we can also suggest activities.