Architecture Library Guide for Instructors

How to Place Items on Reading Lists (Course Reserve)

• Contact Jackie Sciscoe, Architecture Library Coordinator, at 765-285-5857 or jsciscoe@bsu.edu, to place books, articles, or DVDs on reserve or request e-reserves.
• Stop by the Architecture Library to drop off items or the list of items to go on reserve, or email the list or your syllabus to jsciscoe@bsu.edu. Include:
  • Title
  • Author
  • Call Number
  • Course Number
  • Check out period for the reserve (2hour, 1Day, 3Day, 7Day, or e-reserve)
  • Length of time you want the material on reserve (all semester or list the dates needed)
     
• E-reserves guidelines:  up to 1 chapter or up to 10-15% from a book (whichever is shorter) and no more than 1 article from a single issue of a journal or magazine. More on course reserves and copyright on the University Libraries' Copyright in the Classroom guide. 
   
• How Students Access Reading Lists (course reserves):  
  • Reading Lists can be added as a menu item in Canvas. Instructions for how to set this up.
  • Alternatively, when logged in to Reading Lists, students will see a list of Reading Lists for courses they are enrolled in.
  • Physical items are on reserve in the Architecture Library in the first row of the stacks. Students can ask at the Architecture Library Desk for help finding their course reserves.
  • Links to e-reserves are in the course Reading List. Students log in with their Ball State usernames and passwords to access e-reserves.
     
• See also the Reading Lists/Course Reserves Research Guide for more information.

Library Instruction Sessions

• Each session is tailored to the research needs of the students and the class.
• Sessions can be in-person in the classroom or virtual, synchronous or asynchronous, as short as 5 minutes or as long as the entire class period.
• Possibilities for session topics include:
  • concept mapping a research topic
  • brainstorming keywords for searches
  • finding online resources
  • critically reviewing information sources
  • finding books in the libraries
  • a pop-up library in the class's studio or classroom
• Contact Amy Trendler, Architecture Librarian, at 765-285-5858 or aetrendler@bsu.edu to schedule a session.
• For sessions related to the Building Material Samples Collection contact Brad Johnston, Building Materials Librarian, at 765-285-5865 or bcjohnston@bsu.edu.

Request Library Research Guides for Classes or Projects

• Research guides highlight resources in support of a class or project topic including:
  • Tips for research and finding library resources
  • Finding articles
  • Links to research databases, books, journals, and other resources that relate to the topic
• Guides can be created in conjunction with a library instruction session or as standalone resources.
• Contact Amy Trendler, Architecture Librarian, at 765-285-5858 or aetrendler@bsu.edu, to arrange for a library research guide.

Arrange for Research Consultations With a Librarian

• Instructors and students can schedule in-person or virtual appointments with the librarian to discuss research topics or for help using research resources.
• Contact Amy Trendler, Architecture Librarian, at 765-285-5858 or aetrendler@bsu.edu to schedule a research consultation.
• For consultations related to the Building Material Samples Collection contact Brad Johnston, Building Materials Librarian, at 765-285-5865 or bcjohnston@bsu.edu for an appointment.

Schedule a Pop-Up Library for a Class

• A pop-up library is a great way to feature books and DVDs on a topic. You can also use it to highlight the books on reserve for your class.
• We will help select items and bring them to your classroom, the AB atrium, the AT building, or in the Architecture Library.
• Students can check out books directly from the pop-up library.
• Contact Amy Trendler, Architecture Librarian, at 765-285-5858 or aetrendler@bsu.edu, to schedule a pop-up library for a class.