Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center prides itself on partnering with faculty and students to enrich learning experiences. Below you will find services and resources we offer to strengthen curriculum and further support instruction.
Open Learning Canvas Modules
We offer several open learning Canvas modules that can be used upon request.
Available modules:
- ENG 177: Library Research Module
- ME 470: The Library and Your Capstone
- Introduction to the Library: Module for Freshmen
Please contact enginlib@library.illinois.edu to request access to a module.
In-Class Instruction Sessions
Request a dedicated engineering librarian to partner with you in delivering research instruction and information literacy instruction in a class session.
Sessions can cover:
- Locating scholarly resources
- Using library resources
- Finding standards, patents, and technical reports
- Using resources such as the IDEA Lab or Grainger’s Library space
Please contact enginlib@library.illinois.edu to schedule an instructional session with a librarian.
Savvy Researchers Requests
The library’s Savvy Researcher workshop series offers sessions that help students build essential research and academic skills. To see scheduled dates for upcoming workshops, please visit the Savvy Researcher workshop calendar.
Recurring Savvies:
- Evidence Synthesis Series
- Introduction to Types of Literature Reviews
- Systematic Reviews: The What, Why, and How
- Learning a new-to-you database
- Scoping Reviews – Purpose and Process
- Connecting Research Questions to Databases: Understanding the Role of Knowledge Organization in Search Strategy Design
- AI Tools for Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
- IDEA Lab: 3D Printing Design Savvy
- IDEA Lab: Podcasting Series
To request a Savvy Researcher workshop, please fill out the Savvy Request form.
LibGuides
Librarians create tailored LibGuides to support courses, research, and build other skills in learners. These guides can include curated databases, recommended journals, specific tools, specialized contacts, and other relevant resources.
Engineering-specific LibGuides can be found on the Engineering LibGuides Homepage.
If you need assistance in locating LibGuides, please contact enginlib@library.illinois.edu.