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Faculty Resources: Libraries for Faculty

Information about pedagogy, development, and resources for CMC faculty.

Introduction to Library Services

CMC students, faculty, and staff have instant access to the world of information and discovery through the Libraries website. The libraries' rich collections and individualized support are designed to help students succeed in their studies, foster curiosity, and empower lifelong learners. Learning Commons' physical spaces bring people, resources, and services together. 


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Visit your local campus library to explore our spaces and on-site resources.
 

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Schedule an appointment with your campus librarian to talk and learn more about how the libraries can help your students succeed.

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Digital Collections

EBSCO Discovery

CMC Virtual Library collections include over 80 databases. The library’s search engine called EBSCO Discovery allows users to search most of these collections at once, streamlining access and providing personal space for saving research materials.

Use the Library Reading List external tool in Canvas to build easily accessible lists of library resources and satisfy copyright requirements. Alternatively, you can use the Permalink URL listed in EBSCO Discovery. 

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Library videos and books are frequently used to supplement course curricula. They are available to students for free and are easily accessible. If you are looking for a book or a video to add to your course, please don't hesitate to contact the CMC librarians at cmclibraries@coloradomtn.edu. We are always happy to look for it in our collections, explore purchasing options, and provide the best URL you'll be able to use to share it with your students.

  • Streaming Videos
    CMC offers several large streaming video databases. Films on Demand, Kanopy, Docuseek2, Symptom Media, and Hoopla are some of our most popular video databases. 

  • eBooks & eAudiobooks
    The virtual library offers an extensive collection of academic and popular ebooks. When available, audiobooks could be recommended to students to support diverse learning styles.

Instructional Services

CMC librarians offer a variety of research instruction and assistance services, face-to-face and online. Students are encouraged to connect with a librarian to discuss their research assignments.

Instructional services

  • In-class presentations
  • Online tutorials
  • Advice on availability of library materials
  • Team-teaching research section as an embedded librarian
  • Assistance in developing engaging research assignments

Connect with a librarian

  • in-person
  • email
  • WebEx or Zoom
  • 24/7 chat
  • phone

Course Guides

  • Guide students to the most relevant library collections available for your discipline
  • Offer tutorials to prepare students for their research projects and help fulfill your assignment requirements

Request a course guide or a Canvas module by contacting your campus librarian.