Library Services: Faculty
The following resources are available to our faculty through your campus library. Please contact a local librarian if you have any questions.
Librarians offer instruction sessions designed specifically to meet the needs of your classes. The goal of library instruction is to teach students how to navigate the library, assist students with the research process using both online and print sources, develop critical thinking skills in selecting and evaluating information, and emphasize the value of information through academic integrity and the ethical use of information through use of citations and other best practices.
Choose the type of library instruction you need:
Your libraries offer basic or customized research guides for student use. Librarians are always happy to create a subject or assignment guide designed exactly for your class.
Contact a campus librarian or complete the Asynchronous Instruction Request Form to work with a librarian to create a custom guide for your class or assignment.
Proactive discussion of academic integrity issues such as plagiarism and copyright helps to clarify what is expected of students when they prepare coursework, and your librarians are here to help.
Academic Integrity Resources:
Place personally-owned or college-owned books, videos, articles, and other materials on reserve for your students at any LSC library. Complete the online form before bringing your items to the library. See the top of the form for more information regarding the types of materials able to be placed on reserve.
Search for reserves by item title in the library catalog.
Your librarians are always eager to help you make the most of your time and energy. Here are some tips to keep in mind when creating library assignments.
LSC Libraries provide streaming video collections for viewing in face-to-face classes or linking/embedding in D2L courses.
Note: Videos in the Films on Demand database are purchased on a title-by-title basis. Kanopy films are purchased based on viewership until the allocated funds are depleted. Availability may change due to streaming rights provided to the database and may be limited due to budget constraints.
Looking for something in particular? Reach out to your campus librarian for assistance.
Discover how you can request a book or article not available in the LSC Library Collection. Request materials not available from LSC Libraries, Harris County Public Libraries, or Montgomery County Memorial Libraries by completing an InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Request.
Lone Star College students, employees, and community members are invited to recommend materials for purchase. Suggestions will be evaluated based on the Libraries’ Collection Development Policy, the item’s usefulness to the collection, and current budgetary constraints.
Submit your title suggestions using our Library Materials Recommendation Form.
Each academic discipline is assigned a librarian who specializes in that subject area. Your library liaison is an excellent resource for assisting with library research assignments, suggesting appropriate research materials, and any of your information needs. To find your liaison, select a campus location below.
Locate particular journal titles through our databases by searching the Publication Finder.
Included is the Chronicle of Higher Education. Find this and other professional development resources on the Research Databases: Education page.
If you're seeking an advanced degree or working on more advanced research, learn more about our Library Resources for LSC Employees Working on Advanced Degrees.