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Research Roadmap is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial covers the basics, including how to select a topic and develop research questions, select, search for, find, and evaluate information sources. It also covers the ethics of information use, including copyright and fair use, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to cite sources correctly.

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Checklist: Evaluating Legal Sources
This checklist is designed to be used by those new to legal information: students, individuals who need to find legal...
Open Law Guide: England & Wales
The purpose of the Open Law Toolkit is to support those without a background in law to source and access legal...
Literature Review Adventures: A Guide for Learning, Design, and Technology Graduate Students
The challenge of writing a literature review often feels daunting, but the application of processes and technology tools...
Library Reference Assistant Guidebook
This guidebook covers the following topics related to working as a library reference assistance: professionalism,...
Introduction to Low or Zero-Cost Course Materials
Welcome to Introduction to Low or Zero Cost Course Materials. This book has a dual purpose: To demystify the concepts of...
Introduction to Libraries
Many library science textbooks are written for graduate-level courses, rather than for Library Technical Assistants newer...
Accessible Library Teaching
This strategic initiative was meant as an opportunity for library team members with all levels of experience to engage...
Open Science Promotion for Librarians
This handbook is designed to support librarians in becoming champions for open science in their communities. It includes...
Introducing scoping and systematic reviews
An easy to read introduction for students and researchers when undertaking scoping or systematic reviews. The book leads...
First Year In: FYI
An essential open educational textbook created by the Academic Skills Team in the library to equip newcomers to the...
Trauma Informed Librarianship: Seeding Change in Higher Education
This book explores trauma-informed librarianship, covering foundational principles and practical applications. It delves...
Teaching with OER: A Practical Guide for Instructors Adopting Open Educational Resources
An accessible, practical guide for higher education instructors interested in adopting Open Educational Resources in...
Quick Tips for Accessibility: A Guide to Everyday Accessibility by the University of Washington Libraries
This book provides an overview of accessibility, discusses core elements of digital accessibility, covers accessibility...
Opening up our Heritage: Opportunities in Digitising and Promoting Cultural and Research Collections
How can heritage institutions reconcile the duty to preserve fragile historical collections with the growing demand for...
MLA Style Citation Tutorial
The MLA Style Citation Tutorial was created by librarians at the University of Alberta Library and NorQuest College...
Know Your Rights: Radical Digital Lending for Libraries
This zine explores novel legal theories to assist librarians and their allies in combating exploitative ebook practices,...
Introduction to the Pedagogy of New Literacies and Applied Critical Thinking
This textbook is an introduction to information and new literacies instruction in a variety of libraries and other...
From Search to Source: Finding Reliable Information
From Search to Source: Finding Reliable Information is designed to support students throughout their learning journey at...
Exploring the Future of Library-Local News Collaboration
This report, based on semi-structured interviews with librarians, community journalists, and professionals who straddle...
DH+BH: An Interdisciplinary Collection on Digital Humanities and Book History
Digital humanities and book history are both potentially expansive tools for advocacy, activism, and recovery work in our...
Communities of Practice for the Advancement of Library Instruction: An OER Curriculum
This OER provides a curriculum for librarians to create a community of practice related to library instruction. The...
APA Style for Nursing
APA Style for Nursing is created to support nursing students and faculty. The tutorial covers why it is important to use...
Advanced Information Research Skills (AIRS)
AIRS is an open educational resource (OER) created to empower learners and researchers with the confidence and capability...
Voter Workshop
Two librarians at NKU developed an Informed Voting workshop to help students navigate information during the 2024...

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