John E. Riley Library: Services for Faculty: Meet the NNU Librarians

What can your librarian do for you?

Your liaison librarian can assist you with:

Instructing your students in the development of research and information literacy skills including, but not limited to, in-class active learning activities, appropriate assignments to encourage and assess research skills, and presentations on resources unique to your discipline.
Finding e-books and online articles for your online courses and implementing access.
Modules covering research and library use which can be embedded in your online courses to support distance learners.
The development of a Subject Guide with resources specifically designed to support your course or program.
Locating resources for your personal research projects.
Locating appropriate journals and publisher contact information for submitting your professional articles.
Collection management (of books, journals, and other media) for library to support the university's curriculum.
Copyright resources to answer your questions.

Meet the NNU Librarians

Liaison Librarians to Departments

Librarians at NNU have faculty status and are part of the academic instructional team. Responsibilities for collaboration with various disciplines are divided as follows:

Librarian Liaison Areas
Amy Rice Contact: * Ask for me at the Learning Commons Service Desk * Schedule an appointment * Send me a message * Call me: 208-467-8609	Biology & Chemistry Business Communication Math & Computer Science Physics & Engineering Theology & Christian Ministries
Rodney Birch Contact: * Email me * Schedule an appointment * Send me a message * Call me: 208-467-8606	Education History & Political Science Kinesiology Language, Literature & Cultural Studies Nursing
Sheryll Hampton Contact: * Office: Learning Commons Room 255A * Schedule an appointment * Send me a message * Call me: 208-467-8357	Art & Music Counselor Education Military Science Psychology, Sociology & Criminal Justice Social Work

Library Instruction

Library faculty are available to teach class sessions for students, faculty, and staff on the research process, specific databases, or orientations to the physical building and collections.
They can assist faculty in developing assignments and learning experiences that will enable students to reach learning objectives.
Librarians regularly teach introductory strategies for research and resources to students in English 1030 (Freshman/Sophomore Composition) and some Cornerstone classes. However, sessions on more sophisticated and specialized information strategies in subject-specific areas are encouraged.

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