Instructional Services
OCRA: Use OCRA to place books and other physical media on reserve AND to create electronic reserves: links to ebooks and other online content, digitization of articles, book chapters, full-length movies, short video clips, and audio files. Links to reserves in all formats will be added to your MyCourses site.
Faculty office delivery: request library books for delivery to their department mail room or administrative office, Monday through Friday, during regular office hours. There is no charge for this service.
Find special collections that support your teaching : Learn more about over 250 collections notable for subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value as well as availble digital collections.
Customized course guides to research and resources: Request a customized research guide for your course prepared by your subject librarian .
Library and research skills instruction: Research skills instruction sessions led by a subject librarian are available at all levels and with a wide range of topics.
Instructional Technology Group: ITG provides support for MyCourses, course preview pages, course email lists, wikis, blogs, clickers/classroom response system, and instructional technology consultations.
Classroom technology/Media Services: Media Services provides equipment, training and media support for faculty, staff and students.
ResearchAsk your subject librarian: (email, phone, chat, in person) Find librarians by subject
Resource guides: Explore subject guides on over 80 topics to find resources by subject.
Borrowing options: If Brown doesn't have what you are looking for, use easyBorrow to request your item through WorldCat. Other borrowing options are also available.
Scholarly Communication Issues: The library provides an overview of current concerns, actions, trends, and controversies in the area of Scholarly Communications.
Professional DevelopmentSoftware and skills training: Training.brown.edu provides free research workshops and software training for the Brown community.
Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning: The Sheridan Center provides consulting services, programming and teaching resources to all members of Brown's teaching community.