Library staff offer a range of student classes, tutorials and workshops from searching, evaluating and referencing information for assignments to literature review and critical reading.
- Classes can be delivered “at point of need” throughout the year, and are designed to suit the specific needs of a student cohort.
- Classes or support can be arranged for student groups or tutorials can be offered on a one-to-one basis.
- Classes can be delivered face-to-face, via Brightspace/Teams or can be pre-recorded.
Library staff can also provide support to individual staff members who are engaged in searching for information for research or publication. An introduction to library services for new staff members can also be arranged.
- To discuss your information needs or to book a student class please contact the Academic Liaison Librarian in your subject area.
For more details and options on library class design and content see TUDublin Library & Research Tutorials
A range of teaching resources is available for academic staff including the following:
Learning, Teaching & Assessment
The staff at Learning Teaching & Assessment provide training and information for all staff involved in teaching across TU Dublin. For details and further information, please see Learning Teaching & Assessment
Learning Object Repository (Brightspace)
The Library LOR is a searchable repository that provides access to web-based resources in Brightspace. Resources in the LOR are designed by library staff and cover various aspects of information skills, from basic searches to doing a literature review.
Academic staff are welcome to reuse the content to support information skills within individual modules.
Linkedin Learning
Linkedin Learning provides access to short courses and support material to augment your teaching. TU Dublin has a subscription to Linkedin Learning. For further information see Staff Development – Linkedin Learning.
Webinar on e-resources for students
If you would like further information on purchasing or accessing electronic resources to support student learning in your subject area, please watch this webinar. Please contact your local Academic Liaison Librarian for infomration on purchasing electronic books.
Open Educational Resources (OERs)
OERs offer free reusable content in a variety of formats to support and augment teaching and learning. Content includes short courses, exercises and activities to support the delivery of your module. You can also find alternative content to printed resources and access to free e-textbooks. For more information on finding, curating and using OERs please see our library guide.