Library Services for Faculty and Staff

Instruction Request Form

Use this form to request a full library orientation/customized instruction session for your class. A librarian will work with you to design a session that supports your students' specific research needs.

You can request:

• In-person instruction (held in your classroom)
• Live online instruction (via Zoom)

We ask for at least one week's notice to allow time for planning and preparation. For more details, see the Library Instruction FAQ or contact David McCusker at mccuskd@arc.losrios.edu

To ensure access to this form, first sign in using your Los Rios Single Sign-On.

Schedule a 10-Minute Library Overview

Use this link to view available times and schedule a quick classroom visit from a librarian – either in person or over Zoom. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your appointment is booked.

This quick, 10-minute presentation introduces students to core library services and how to get research help. It’s ideal for classes that don’t need a full research orientation but would benefit from knowing how to get started.

• The overview includes services like textbook and Chromebook loans, study spaces, research support, and online tools.
• Available for in-person and online classes (via Zoom).
• For in-person courses at the Natomas Center, contact Sarah Lehmann at lehmans@arc.losrios.edu.

The ARC Library Research Tutorials is a free, self-paced Canvas course designed by Los Rios librarians to help students build essential college-level research skills. Faculty can assign the full set or select individual modules to support a specific assignment, offer extra credit, or reinforce research skills.

Each of the six modules includes brief readings, videos, and a quiz. Students earn a certificate of completion (JPEG format) after passing each quiz with a score of 75% or higher, making it easy to verify and collect submissions in Canvas.

Faculty Resources:

• Self-enroll link for students – this permalink remains the same even when we update/move the Canvas course. If you link to individual modules or pages, you will need to update those links each academic year.
• Faculty Guide with sample assignment and certificate details.
• Student-facing Research Tutorials page – overview of the course, module topics, and a link to the student FAQ on certificates.

For questions about assigning the tutorials or how to support students using the course, contact Sarah Lehmann at lehmans@arc.losrios.edu.

Find guidance on accessing and requesting streaming films for your courses.

The Library Film Requests page explains where to search for available titles, how to request licenses for Kanopy or Swank films, and what factors affect streaming access.

For questions or help with a request, email Kate Williamson at williak2@arc.losrios.edu

The ARC Library Collection Development Policy acts as a guide for the development of Library collections in accordance with the mission of the Library and the College.

Librarians welcome collaboration with faculty. If you'd like to recommend a resource or discuss collection needs, contact:

• Sarah Lehmann lehmans@arc.losrios.edu
• Marianne Harris harrism@arc.losrios.edu

Our Faculty and staff guides provide directions and tips for using library resources and services, including:

• Embedding a librarian in Canvas
• Downloading and linking to eBooks
• Resources specific to the Natomas Center
• Troubleshooting streaming access

To place your textbook or other items on reserve for your class:

1. Complete the Library Reserves Form 
2. Bring your reserve item(s) to the Circulation Desk in the library
3. Allow five days for processing, especially at the start of the semester

See our Course Reserves page for FAQs, policies, and reserve information.

For copyright information, see Resources about Copyright Issues by the ARC Instructional Technology Center.