Alternative Instruction Assistance: Home

Online Chat

• Staffed by CLC Library Faculty during business hours
  • Depending on how the situation unfolds, hours may be extended
• After hours question submission available via the chat box
  • We strive to answer questions as quickly as we can, even overnight and on weekends
• Access via our Lib​rary Homepage or any other Library webpage

Online Appointments

• CLC Library Faculty have offered Zoom and other virtual appointments for 4 years
• Half hour appointments with screen sharing availability
• Extended appointment offerings available (evenings and Fridays)
  • Hours may be extended as needed
• Choose "Schedule a Research Appointment" from the Library Homepage
  • Please DO NOT provide a direct link to our appointment page as URLs change quickly in these changing times
  • Recommended language: To make an online appointment with a librarian, start at the library's homepage, scroll down and, under Services, select "Schedule a Research Appointment."

Video Instruction

• A suite of videos with basic library skills instruction is available on our Instruction page
  • Open "Step 1" to view the available videos
  • Video linking instructions are provided above the video titles
  • Need a video that's not listed? Let us know! 

Expanded Access to Certain Database Coverage

• Some academic database vendors have expanded access to collections during this crisis. We have added collections to a "currently free" subject list.

The Kitchen Sink

• Any student can get help and get questions answered via our Get Help page

Linking to Resources 

• We strongly suggest you review the Permalinks page to learn how to properly link to resources located within our various databases.
• To link to a specific database
  • Visit our Articles/Journals/Eresources page
  • Find the database you'd like to link to
  • Right-click the database name and select "copy hyperlink" or "copy link address"
  • Please DO NOT enter a database and then select the address bar URL. URLs are created dynamically and must route through our proxy server.
• When in doubt, please ask! Contact us via chat letting us know you need help linking to resources
• A link that works on campus, in the moment, may not work off-campus or after you've exited a browser window

Copyright

• Campus Guide to Copyright by the Copyright Clearance Center
• Fair Use Checklist
• Resources on Copyright & Emergency Remote Teaching & Research

Online Chat

• Staffed by CLC Library Faculty during business hours
  • Depending on how the situation unfolds, hours may be extended
• After hours question submission available via the chat box
  • We strive to answer questions as quickly as we can, even overnight and on weekends
• Access via our Lib​rary Homepage or any other Library webpage

OER

• Need suggestions for getting started? 

All faculty resource guides

• A list of guides relevant to faculty needs