The Scholarly Engagement Department provides expertise and support in the discovery, use, interpretation, and evaluation of information resources through instruction and outreach for Tulane’s uptown campus and the School of Social Work on the downtown campus.
Located in the Knowledge Lab (Howard-Tilton Memorial Library 2nd Floor Stacks) and Media Services (Howard-Tilton Memorial Library 6th Floor), the Scholarly Engagement Department includes a team of experts across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences and engineering.
The librarians of the Scholarly Engagement Department can assist with
Whether you would like assistance with materials for your own research, a session for your students, help designing an assignment or a course, or more, we’re here to help you meet your goals.
Request Instruction
We teach a wide range of sessions that cover topics such as:
We’ll work with you to develop customized instruction tailored to your objectives. We offer multiple methods for bringing library instruction into your course, including live via Zoom, recorded videos, and other integrated options in single sessions or over multiple meetings. Please note - we request two weeks lead time for preparation.
library.tulane.edu/library-instruction-request
Library Guides – With research advice, useful tools, and the best resources for your needs, our guides are organized around disciplines like computer science or philosophy, or broad topics like citation or newspapers. These are also in Canvas course sites under “Library Guides.”
Ask the Library – Get research help from anywhere! Click on "Ask the Library" to start a chat session or send us an email at library@tulane.edu. We can help.
Consultation Appointments – Make an appointment with a librarian to explore your topic, discuss research strategies, and search collections in-depth. Appointments can be via Zoom.
