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Try these interactive learning modules developed by CT State Manchester Librarians!

These modules are designed to introduce students to key library services and resources, help them refine their research questions, develop effective search strategies, discover what various search tools can do and how to use them, and to think critically about the value and purpose of sources in relation to their research questions.

You can add any of the modules below to your Blackboard courses. The librarians can also work closely with you to develop custom modules to support your course specific assignments and desired student learning outcomes.

For questions, please contact Yoli Bergstrom-Lynch (ybergstrom-lynch@manchestercc.edu).

Module Link: https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/damato-library

This learning module will introduce students to the many services offered through the Library’s website. After completing the module students will be able to:

• Use Library services on the Library website
• Get help from an Librarian
• Search for and borrow course reserves (textbooks, etc.)

Module Link: https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/articlesearching

Selecting a topic for a paper can be challenging, but this module provides tips  to help students succeed! 

By the end of this learning module students will be able to:
• Develop a manageable research question
• Brainstorm a list of keywords to find materials related to your topic
• Use the Academic Search Premier research database from EBSCOhost to find articles on your topic

Module Link: https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/manchester-libcat

The Raymond F. Damato Library catalog (Manchester campus) provides simple, one-stop searching for books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more. This learning module will introduce students to the many search and account features, as well as how to request materials from other libraries in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system and the CT State Library.

By the end of this learning module students will be able to:

• Discover materials in various formats (print, online, etc.) by title or topic keywords
• Limit your results by format, date, location and other filters
• Request items owned by other CSCU campuses and the CT State Library

Module Link: https://ctstate.libwizard.com/f/books1

By the end of this learning module students will be able to:

• Locate books in the Library's collection on their topic
• Determine whether a book is an appropriate source depending on the information need
• Recognize their role and active participation in scholarly communication
• Effectively use search tools and a book's index to identify relevant chapters or sections