E-learning resources - or online learning resources - are tools built for virtual environments, typically on the internet. Content is shared through technology like computers, phones, or tablets, and can be convenient to access.
Some of the e-learning resources available by USU Libraries' includes:
For more information about integrating these in your course(s), visit the Online Learning Resources website!
Please note: One disadvantage of online learning materials is that users typically need wi-fi or cellular service to access. But we are here to help! At USU Libraries' patrons can borrow laptops, chargers, tablets, webcams, and more.
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TEAL 6545
USU Libraries
The learning objectives for TEAL 6545 are to develop a research question about a chosen topic and to design a realistic study to conduct in the future. This library module teaches viewers about research and resources including strategies, grey literature, peer review, and more.
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/17bf6c8efaee41648e7e6f724404dc85?shared
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ANTH 1099 (Library Module)
USU Libraries
This library module contains a few pages to help you get to know what library resources you have access to for Anthropology research:
- Anthropology research resources
- Finding articles with Anthropological Literature
- Tips for accessing articles
- Finding books and ebooks with the library catalog
- Citing your sources
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/f8104e7cf9ae4ffda4538f5ab57da017?shared
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Evaluating Sources (2024)
USU Libraries
In this module you'll complete these objectives:
- Understand the importance of source evaluation
- Learn strategies for addressing bias when evaluating sources
- Learn evaluation criteria
- Effectively employ evaluation criteria for academic and personal purposes
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/130fbbb01b8b4c7b87f4c4d154b06761?shared
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MUSC 3190 Library Module (2025)
USU Libraries
This library module contains a few more pages to help you get started with your research:
- Using Oxford Music Online
- Using RILM
- Finding related sources
- Evaluating your sources
- Organizing your research
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/bfc182f696ac435b8d6700e713e34e14?shared
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SOC Proseminar - New Grad Students (Library Module)
USU Libraries
This library module contains a few pages to help you get to know what library resources you have access to and strategies for using them:
- Sociology research resources
- Accessing materials
- Demography and data resources
- Organizing materials
- And more!
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/5131c7c854e24b06afc9b2c6a209f417?shared
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SW 1010: Finding and Using Research (Library Module)
USU Libraries
In this module you'll learn:
- What a peer-reviewed source is and why you'll want to use them for your research assignment
- How to avoid paywalls and get full access to peer reviewed sources for free
- How to break your research topic into keywords for database searching
- How to cite your sources using APA citation style
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/371bfd58e56e4bc0a62b50b178fe00a9?shared
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SW: Accessing Research After Graduation
USU Libraries
As a practicing social worker, you'll "engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice" (CSWE Competency 4). This module contains pages on the following topics:
- What changes after graduation, including how you can still use the USU Libraries
- Free research databases
- Information about Open Access
- Tips for finding free copies of articles
- Other helpful sources, including reports, dissertations/theses, evidence-based practices, data/statistics, and tests/measures
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/711dee5dde284385a4ad1d4d63918edb?shared
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SW: Library Resources for Practicum Students
USU Libraries
Your practicum will include activities that help you develop CSWE Competency 4: "Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice." You may need to research populations, treatments, models, interventions, evidence-based practices, and more. This module brings together tips and resources for doing so in one place.
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/d2b2201dec2a4bdb8b9339d409194912?shared
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USU 1730 Library Workshop Pre-Work (OUTDATED)
USU Libraries
NOTE: This material is outdated and may not reflect current library services or resources.
This module will help you complete the Library Workshop Pre-Work. You will be introduced to a case study, the Spectrum of Sources, and some of the library databases.
Preview: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/cd9af6512c5a4611b795a545c069ddef?shared
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Finding Peer Reviewed Articles
Rachel Lawyer
This video explains how to find peer reviewed articles on USU Libraries website.