Natural Science Faculty Guide: Natural Science Faculty

Instruction

Librarians can meet with your class in the physical or virtual classroom!

Schedule an instruction session via online or face-to-face here!

Instruction can include:

• Library Overview

• Basic and Advanced Research Practices

• Specific Topic Research

• Citations

• Source Evaluation

• Custom Lessons

Custom Services

LibGuides

• Offers resources and information for different subjects/ classes

• Librarians can create specific guides

Embedding

• Pages and guides can be embedded easily into Canvas

• Embed your librarian into your course - students have direct access to librarian

Databases

A few helpful science related databases:

• BioCyc
• Environmental Studies
• Science in Context
• Springer Link
• Today's Science

Catalog

Our catalog serves many different purposes! Use the Quick Search or go directly to our catalog, PrimoVE.

• Search for Books & eBooks

• Stream Videos

• Browse our Journals

• Search within Databases

• Search our Course Reserves

• Request materials that may not be on our campuses/ in databases

Remember to log in using your MySCF credentials - you can save items, request items, and view your library account.

Spaces & Technology

Meeting Spaces

• Hold meetings in our faculty meeting room. Book here!

Maker Commons

• Students can utilize equipment like our 3D printer and scanner or robotics & circuit materials - for more information click here!

• Collaboration to hold events in our maker commons

Technology

• Computers, printers, scanners are available

• Editing and other educational software

• Different technology available for checkout - visit or call the library for more information!