We recommend browsing the following lessons to see all that we offer. Once you've determined which lesson(s) best fits your needs, submit your request for library instruction. One of our librarians will reach out to you to confirm your request.
This library workshop is designed to be a general overview of the library's resources for new students. At the end of this session, students will be able to find resources using the library's databases (Academic Search Complete, Grove Music Online, etc.).
This library workshop is designed to be an overview of library resources for a specific discipline. At the end of this session, students will be able to find discipline specific resources using library databases. Pick one of the following College of Fine Arts areas:
This in-depth library workshop is designed to assist graduate students with their capstone, thesis, or dissertation research. At the end of this session, students will be able to use the library's resources to successfully complete their final research project.
Send us your research assignment and we will create a custom library workshop lesson to meet the needs of your students. Students will learn how to use library resources to complete their assignment.
This library workshop is designed to assist students with their art research. At the end of this session, students will be able to find sources related to art such as: artists, styles, techniques, movements, works of art, etc.
This library workshop is designed to assist students with their dance history research. At the end of this session, students will be able to find sources related to dance history such as: dance philosophy, dance technique, choreography, etc.
This library workshop is designed to assist students with their music history research. At the end of this session, students will be able to find sources related to music history such as: musicians, composers, time periods, etc.
This library workshop is designed to assist students with their theatre research. At the end of this session, students will be able to find and evaluate sources related to theatre. Students will also learn how to use the International Bibliography of Theatre database to find journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertation abstracts, and more!
Teaching online? Swisher Library offers live synchronous online library instruction via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra. All library workshops are available online in an electronic format.