University Libraries

NOTE: Original tutorial is under construction - last updated 9/24/25

The Ohio University Libraries have prepared resources to help first-year students develop foundational research skills. A full interactive tutorial is currently in development and will be available in the future (TBA). In the meantime, instructors can use the lesson plan below and explore linked resources

Week 5 Lesson Plan 

The updated Week 5 lesson plan can be accessed here: FirstYearLibLessonPlan2025.docx 

Recommended Resources / Collection Highlights

Instructors may pick resources that are most relevant to their students’ majors or class projects

• Library Catalog 
• Databases A-Z
• Archives and Special Collections
• Digital Archives
• Fine Art
• Government Documents
• International Collections
• Music and Dance

Contact for Questions

Chris Guder (guder@ohio.edu) - Head of Subject Learning Services and Education Librarian