Faculty Library Guide: Teaching Materials for your Online Course

• Library Databases A-Z List
• Zero (OER) Textbook Classes Guide
• eBooks
• PrepSTEP
• One Search
• Canvas Commons
• Additional Resources

Textbooks. Course Outlines, Modules, & Media

  Guide: Zero Cost (OER) Textbook Classes

Everything in the library collection (excluding EBSCO host)

1. Navigate to the One Search box on the library homepage to begin your search
2. Use the Refine Your Results menu on the left side to narrow your results

• Works well for periodicals
• Not recommended for eBooks at this time

*Distribute the item to student by downloading the periodical PDF then uploading to Canvas or email the permalink.

We offer Library Instruction Sessions (LIS) tailored to your class, generally scheduled during your class meeting time. To schedule one, please complete the LIS Request Form by clicking on the link below. We will offer the session synchronously through Zoom AND in-person, as requested.

LIS Request Form

Contains: eBooks and periodicals (articles, journals, magazines, newspapers, etc...), and media (videos and images).

1. Navigate to the A-Z Database list
2. Click on the database title and start your search

*Distribute the item to students by downloading the periodical PDF then uploading to Canvas or emailing the permalink.

Assignments, Subject Specific Tutorials, Practice Tests, eBooks, & Flashcards

Integrate PrepSTEP in Canvas!

View the guide: PrepSTEP & Canvas to get started

What about grading?

1. Add PrepSTEP to your Canvas course.
2. Assign tasks for your students to complete:
3. Students grades will appear in the Canvas gradebook.

• Students will access and complete tasks through Canvas.
• Single sign-on: once students login to Canvas, there is no additional login to use PrepSTEP.
• Only the students ID number will be stored; no other personal information.
• If the student is not able to finish the test once they begin, they can come back at a later time and continue.
• Students may review their answers once the test is submitted and use the options for further study recommendations

Learning Centers:

• Core Math and Science Skills 
• Core English Skills 
• College Success Skills
• Career Preparation
• Basic Computer Skills
• Placement Test Preparation
• Grad School Admissions Preparation (ACT & SAT)
• Spanish Center (Recursos Para Hispanohablante)​

"Commons is a learning object repository that enables educators to find, import, and share resources. A digital library full of educational content, Commons allows Canvas users to share learning resources with other users as well as import learning resources into a Canvas course."