Library services and supports for teaching and learning

The Library is working on moving core workshops and information into accessible online formats that can be included in online course delivery. This may include short videos, worksheets, and online quizzes about information literacy, critical appraisal, and finding resources. The Library's Online Learning Object Repository (OLOR) contains over 60 resources that you can use in your online instruction. Librarians are also available to develop targeted instructional materials that align with your course using the technical solution you have adopted for online course delivery (e.g. LEARN, WebEx, Microsoft Teams).

We know some information historically used for course reserves and in your classrooms are paper-based and may no longer be readily available. As we transition to online learning, your librarian can assist you in identifying open access and library-licensed materials that can be used within your courses to either replace or supplement paper-based materials.

As always, the Library and librarian are here to support student learning, research, and information seeking. Consultations are continuing as normal through online mediums.

We are available online for chat, over email, and can schedule one-on-one or group consultations meetings over a variety of tools, including Skype and Microsoft Teams, to help students find appropriate online sources for their coursework. You may consider including the contact information for your librarian within your course information or syllabus as students may be unaware such services are available, but in need of greater assistance.

Log in to course reserves to place new requests, or to clone reserve lists from a previous term. Reserves staff will try where possible to replace print resources with content that is already digitally available, as well as ensure that posted material:

• Can be accessed through the “Get Course Reserves” link in LEARN
• Is copyright compliant
• Meets Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards

Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please place your requests as soon as possible. For material that requires copyright clearance, several weeks may be needed in some cases to obtain permission and/or licensing. Questions about Course Reserves can be directed to libreser@uwaterloo.ca

Interlibrary loans are available for e-delivery only. This can mean:

• Portions of an ebook that are owned by another library, up to the amount allowable by licensing agreements
• Articles that are in online journals owned by other libraries, where their license allows for ILL
• Scanned portions of print items, if these can be located at one of the libraries that are still providing this service

The University of Waterloo Copyright Advisory Committee has an available guide for instructors and set of online-teaching related FAQs on the copyright website to help you familiarize yourself with copyright concerns for online teaching. General online workshops are available with current listings found on the copyright website's events page. If you would benefit from an individual or small group consultation, please make arrangements through the copyright consultation form. If you have additional copyright questions, please don’t hesitate to email copyright@uwaterloo.ca.