The following resources are provided by the Library in order to support faculty in all of their teaching endeavors. Contact library@pennhighlands.edu with any questions.
Library Instruction Request Form – Use this form to request that a librarian come to your class and speak with your students about using the Library for research assignments.
Professional Collection – The Library houses a collection of literature specifically focusing on teaching and community colleges. Search the Library Catalog or eBook collection to access these books.
Library Reserves – Faculty can place texts, DVDs, or other materials on reserve in the Library for students to access. Contact library@pennhighlands.edu or stop in the Library to place materials on reserve.
Library Textbook Collection – The Library purchases copies of some of the more popular textbooks to keep on reserve in the Library. These textbooks can be helpful for any students who cannot afford textbooks or are waiting for their copies to arrive in the mail.
Online Resources
Kanopy enables the embedding of streaming documentaries and videos into your classes. When you select a video, you need to fill out a small form, and then you will be given access within 24 hours.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has the nation’s largest newsroom dedicated to covering colleges and universities. It is an excellent resource for anyone researching topics related to higher education.
The Community College Daily website is the news source of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Copyright Resources
The following guides will help faculty understand the issues surrounding copyright in the classroom. The Library Director, Barbara Zaborowoski, also serves as the college copyright officer and can answer questions. Contact her at bzabor@pennhighlands.edu
Copyright in the classroom – This guide covers the rights that instructors have regarding teaching with works under copyright. This is from the University of California.
Showing Films in the Classroom Guide– This guide explains the copyright rules and restrictions regarding showing films in the classroom.
Understanding Fair Use – This guide from the University of Chicago Library explains the concept of Fair Use and how it applies to using copywritten work in your teaching.
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