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How can my students learn about resources and services in the MIT Libraries?

• Librarians who have expertise in various subjects are happy to visit your class.
• We can also host you in our own hands-on electronic classroom (14N-132).
• Librarians can also create online research guides tailored to your class. (See also: Library Instructional Support for Courses and Groups).
• We also have video tutorials your students can explore on their own schedule - see Help Yourself for more self-guided options.

How do I add articles from the Libraries' electronic journals and databases to the web page for my course?

• For information on linking to, or posting, articles on your course web site, see our linking guide.

Do the Libraries have guides to resources in my field for students?

• Yes. See the complete list of research guides.

Can a library web page be created for a course I'm teaching?

• Yes. Contact the librarian for your subject area. See the list of subject experts.
• See examples of existing course guides.

How do I arrange for a videotape, webcast or podcast of my lecture?

• Contact AMPS (Academic Media Production Services) for Video Production or Streaming Media and Conversion.