As Outreach Librarian for the Social Sciences for the University of Rochester, I support scholarly pursuits of the students, faculty and staff of multiple departments and programs including Anthropology, Public Health, Political Science, International Relations and the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies program, actively participating in research, teaching, and learning processes; build strong relationships with faculty and other professionals across the institution; provide in-person and virtual research consultation services; engage and collaborate with faculty, students, and staff around current and emerging digital technologies and initiatives for learning and research to support a dynamic, student-centered research environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking and creativity.
Justina Elmore
Social Science Librarian
University of Rochester
Resources Contributed
20-30 minute activity for students to practice citing material in a specific citation style. Can be adapted for any style.
This lesson plan prepares students to gather data using American FactFinder and can be adapted for use with Business and Social Science courses.
Second of two library sessions provided to a introductory writing course. This is a scaffolded session focuses on visual literacy skills through the analysis of infographics and comics.
First of two library sessions provided to a introductory writing course. This session focuses on conducting research.