{"id":5,"date":"2024-04-09T16:49:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:11:44","slug":"teaching-menu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching &amp; Learning Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\">At Ricker Library we partner with UIUC faculty, students, and Champaign-Urbana community members to provide programming and outreach opportunities that reflect our partners&#8217; interests. This Teaching &amp; Learning Menu is a starting place for such collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\">Our instructional sessions are always tailored to suit goals of the instructor and the session&#8217;s participants, and the items listed below can be paired together or further developed with our librarians. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/about\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\"> for recommended pairings and additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Session Options<\/span> <\/div><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-white !sh-text-black !sh-border  \"><div><div class=\"\"><br \/>\n<div id=\"image_gallery_container\" class=\"flex flex-row sh-gap-4\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/library-orientation\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            Library Orientation\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/INTRODUCTION2-scaled-e1714057085198.jpg\" alt=\"img description\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/instruction-toolkits\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            Instruction Toolkits\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/2TOOLKITS-scaled-e1714056845796.jpeg\" alt=\"img description\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/collection-highlights\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            Collection Highlights\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/3COLLECTIONS-scaled-e1714056980243.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"image_gallery_container\" class=\"flex flex-row sh-gap-4\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/workshops\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            Workshops\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/4WORKSHOPS-scaled-e1714057001908.jpeg\" alt=\"img description\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/strategic-partnerships-community-collaborations\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            Strategic Partnerships\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/5COLLABORATIONS-e1714057034721.jpg\" alt=\"img description\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full md:sh-w-1\/3\">\n        <div class=\"sh-relative sh-mb-2 sh-text-center\">\n        <a class=\"focusable-link sh-block hover:sh-outline hover:sh-outline-offset-2 hover:sh-outline-2 hover:sh-outline-altgeld\"  href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/view-all\/\">\n          <div class=\"sh-absolute sh-bottom-0 sh-p-2 sh-w-full sh-mb-0 sh-text-white\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\">\n            View All\n          <\/div>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/6VIEW-ALL-scaled-e1714057057620.jpeg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Why work with us?<\/span> <\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12px\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1323\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1323 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/ARTD4-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students at a table in Ricker Library with books and papers. One student has a piece of paper in their hands and others are looking at the paper.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1921\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siobhan McKissic, former Visiting Design &amp; Materials Research Librarian, leads a session at Ricker Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"float: left\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\"><span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> From arranging new collections of books to bolster an exhibition in the galleries to arranging treasure hunts in the library to acquaint new students with the space, the Ricker team has been extraordinary in making the collection of both historic and contemporary resources accessible and relevant. <span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 600;font-size: 16px\">John Clark <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">, Teaching Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Department of Landscape Architecture <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\"><span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> No matter the topic or subject, our visits and the activities we do are relevant, well-organized, and productive. Students are engaged and encouraged to interact with material they may be unfamiliar with, and they gain valuable knowledge that makes for more intentional, well-rounded projects. Ricker Library is an incredible resource for our students, and the open and inviting atmosphere creates a welcoming community that is beneficial to all. <span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 600;font-size: 16px\"> Jena Marble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">, Clinical Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, School of Art &amp; Design <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<div style=\"float: left\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1327\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1327 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/04\/Image-1-e1714489101829-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Student glues cut-outs to a zine with magazines, glue, and scissors in the background.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A participant in a Ricker Library Zine Workshop assembles a collage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12px\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\">\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left\"><\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1375px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;margin-right: 18px\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-01-at-4.46.04\u202fPM-e1714601178609.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1375\" height=\"1031\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Librarian Emilee Mathews and Graduate Assistant Mallika Ramachandran lead a workshop in paper engineering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\"><span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> The resources available through the Ricker Library are incomparable. In my teaching, I consistently use the library to help students develop their understanding of the breadth of the discipline. The vast and diverse collection, coupled with the expertise of the librarians has proven to be indispensable, I cannot imagine teaching without them. The librarians have arranged workshops for my students on a number of topics which have helped students gain a better understanding of the library&#8217;s collections and the scope of services available to them. <span class=\" fa-solid fa-quote-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 600;font-size: 16px\">Hugh Swiatek<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">, Visiting Faculty Lecturer, School of Architecture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\">\n<h2><div class=\"shortcode sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center\"> <span class=\"shortcode sh-grow sh-text-center sh-text-xl sh-font-medium sh-no-underline\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span> <\/div><\/h2>\n<h3>Do I have to be a faculty member to request a collaboration?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">We welcome partnerships with individuals and groups from the UIUC campus, the Champaign and Urbana communities, and beyond. Some of our recent partnerships have included the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, Krannert Art Museum, the iSchool, the Department of Food Science &amp; Human Nutrition, Champaign-Urbana Small Press Festival, and more. We also welcome partnerships with individuals and groups who are not affiliated with the University of Illinois.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"> <button type='button' class='shortcode sh-text-center sh-inline-block sh-align-middle sh-p-2 sh-bg-[#F8F7F7] sh-rounded-md !sh-no-underline hover:sh-bg-slate-200 !sh-border !sh-border-black focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700  !sh-text-alma_mater' style='font-size: 12pt;' onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/forms.illinois.edu\/sec\/204069211'\" > <span class=\" fa fa-person-chalkboard\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\u00a0 Request a Session <\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Can I request a session if I&#8217;m the only participant?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">Yes! We welcome requests for sessions with any number of participants. Our librarians are also available for one-on-one research consultations. Fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.illinois.edu\/sec\/204069211\">request form<\/a> or contact the librarians directly to set up a one-on-one session.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How much notice should I provide when requesting a session or collaboration?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">We ask that you provide advance notice when requesting a session or collaboration, and the amount of time needed varies depending on the session. See the menu above or <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/view-all\/\">view all<\/a> for each session\u2019s minimum required notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do you require or prefer that the instructor be present for the session?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">As a general rule of thumb, we ask that all collaborators\u2013whether they be faculty members, staff, student groups, or individuals\u2013be present during the session they are requesting. View all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/teaching-menu\/view-all\/\">menu items<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.illinois.edu\/sec\/204069211\">request form<\/a> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How do I request a collaboration?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">You can request a collaboration by filling out our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.illinois.edu\/sec\/204069211\">request form<\/a> or contacting the library directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What information should I provide when requesting a session?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 16px\">The more information we have, the sooner we can get started! We need information such as approximate number of participants, your goals for the session, and a course description or other contextual information if at all possible. View the required information on our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.illinois.edu\/sec\/204069211\">request form<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Interested in learning more about the menu?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 18px\">On May 9, 2024 Ricker Library hosted the webinar, &#8220;Introducing: Ricker Library&#8217;s Teaching &amp; Learning Menu&#8221; with Graduate Assistant Flannery Cusick and Library Head Emilee Mathews. If you weren&#8217;t able to join us, you&#8217;re in luck! A <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.illinois.edu\/media\/t\/1_pzyqg6u6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recording of the webinar with closed captioning<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/arx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Ricker-Library-Teaching-Menu-Presentation.pdf\">the presentation slides<\/a> are available for you to view at your convenience. If you have any lingering thoughts, feedback on our session, or questions about the Teaching &amp; Learning Menu, please feel free to fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/forms.gle\/e9yqR77yL3gGCBvUA__;!!DZ3fjg!6NwdsYRFxk9xn_RTuTPkfU8A1dlm7ARHXdtSUwWFuRU96XvXbu_eyE4Iokj_VSahKQbTikxym7W-24TVnWHZe0YEQ43deg$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feedback Form<\/a> or contact the Ricker Library team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Ricker Library we partner with UIUC faculty, students, and Champaign-Urbana community members to provide programming and outreach opportunities that reflect our partners&#8217; interests. This Teaching &amp; Learning Menu is a starting place for such collaboration. 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