Information literacy includes the essential skills needed to access, evaluate, and ethically use information—competencies that are more critical than ever in the age of Artificial Intelligence. These abilities are vital to student success, both during their academic journey and in their professional careers, where navigating AI-generated content and identifying credible sources is essential. To acquaint students with our wide array of resources and services, the Touro Libraries provide various instructional options designed to sharpen critical thinking, ethical AI use, and foundational research skills.
Instruction Options
- In-person or Virtual (Zoom)
- Reserve a library session here.
1. Library Orientations (Library 101)
Suitable for all disciplines and levels, library orientations introduce the library collection, our services, and essential research skills.
Tailored for upper-level courses or specialized research assignments. Topics include:
- Advanced research and database search techniques
- Evaluating online and AI-generated information
- Identifying peer-reviewed and academic sources
- Avoiding plagiarism & managing Citations (MLA, APA, Chicago)
- Learning to use EndNote Fusion (formerly RefWorks)
- Using AI tools responsibly and ethically in academic writing
Pair your course with a dedicated librarian for the entire semester through Canvas. Whether your course is online or in person, an embedded librarian can provide customized instruction sessions and integrate research support materials, including videos, databases, and research guides, to help students navigate complex research projects. Talk to your campus librarian today.