UK Libraries' Educational Services offers two self-guided courses that are free and openly available in Canvas. We can customize copies of each course and tailor them to specific assignments and course needs. If you are interested in exploring our customization options, please get in touch and let us know how we can help.
The Open Information Literacy Course is designed to help students improve their library research skills. Anyone may enroll in the course. The course takes about 40 minutes to complete and covers topics such as:
The course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end of each of its five modules. Students may complete the entire course or focus on particular modules. If you would like to use the course in your class and receive student quiz scores, contact us at libinstruct@uky.edu and provide a class roster.
The Open Academic Research Course is aimed at budding researchers and graduate students. Anyone may enroll in the course. There are a wide variety of self-paced modules to explore in any order, covering topics such as:
Each mini-module includes learning materials, slides and/or video, activities to try, and a list of further resources. Students may complete the entire course or focus on specific modules.
The Generative AI and Information Literacy Course is designed as an introduction to evaluating generative AI output using techniques such as lateral reading. Anyone in the UK community may enroll in the course.
The course takes about an hour to complete and covers topics such as:
Risks and benefits of generative AI tools
Ways to help determine when generative AI tools give inaccurate or misleading responses
Creative uses of generative AI tools
Each module includes explanations, videos, and activities related to the topic. Students may complete the entire course or review specific modules.
Librarian-created tools and resources can help students navigate perplexing information environments and assess the value of the information they find.
