Course Texts

Given the uncertainty of our current public health situation, you may want to request that the Libraries’ purchase an electronic copy (only if a multi-user version ebook is available) of your required books for spring quarter. To request ebooks use the generic course reserve form. Please note down “Ebooks Needed” in the bottom box along with the citations of the books you need. 

If you are using only a small portion of a book or journal articles, please use the Libraries’ Course Instruction Scanning Service. We can scan articles (copyright restricted to one article per journal issue) or a book chapter (copyright restricted to one chapter per book). Use the Interlibrary Loan form for this service -- choose the "Request a course instruction scan" option in the toolbar.

This may also be a good time to explore Open Educational Resources (freely available, openly licensed materials) for use in your course. Use the search tools available on this guide to find existing open textbooksor create and publish your own open resources for your course.    

Streaming Films

The Libraries is currently working on temporarily adjusting our streaming policy should remote classes continue into spring. If you are requiring the entire class to view a film submit a streaming request. Keep in mind that this service is currently limited to classes over 20 and that not all films are available for streaming. See the Using Video and Streaming Video in UW Seattle Courses for additional information and alternatives. Staff at the Media Arcade continue to be available for consultation on streaming questions. Contact them at medialib@uw.edu.

Research Guides

If you would like me to create a mini-research guide for your Canvas course page, please notify me that you wish to do so and add me to the course as librarian (sfpine@uw.edu). That will allow me to go in and update the generic library page to fit your class needs. I can also create an in-depth class research guide if you think students would find it helpful for class assignments. (Here is an example of one created by one of my colleagues: https://guides.lib.uw.edu/envir200A)

I am also happy to discuss with you the feasibility of potential research assignments based on available online resources.

RESEARCH HELP & QUESTIONS

I am available via email at sfpine@uw.edu and will be glad to answer any questions you or your students may have. I will also be available via Zoom, although I haven't quite figured out the logistics and timing. At this stage, it’s probably best to email me first so we can set up a Zoom time.

24/7 help is available via chat.

Currently the Libraries is open Monday-Friday 9 to 5. I'm not sure if this will change in the future. Check theUW Libraries COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Updates and Resources page for the most current information concerning hours.