Decker Library

For Faculty

Your Guide to Using the Library to Enhance Learning

At Decker Library, we recognize the importance of integrating library resources into your teaching. Explore our services and support options to maximize your teaching and connect your students to library offerings.

Teaching Support:

  • Library Instruction: We offer a range of synchronous and asynchronous teaching options to support your courses and engage your students. Whether for a library tour or a hands-on lesson in research, our librarians are here to help your students develop their skills and promote information literacy.
  • Collection Viewings: Bring your class to the library to explore our amazing collections! Work with librarians to select an array of items relevant to your course. These items can include artists' books and special collections, zines, games, and circulating materials.
  • Meet the Librarians: Decker librarians are here to help you in whatever you need from finding new resources in your field to collaborating on instructional materials!
  • Course Reserves: Set aside library materials for a course you're teaching so your students have special access to essential content to your classes.
  • Research Guides: Check out our topic-specific research guides. These connect you with library resources and relevant items in our collection.
  • General Help: Running into trouble, but not sure what kind of help you need? Check out our FAQ and other resources to help you get what you need.

Space and Equipment Reservations:

  • Space Reservations: Whether you need a quiet place to study or a room for group collaboration, you can reserve the perfect space at Decker Library.
  • Borrow Equipment:  Whether you're working on a multimedia project, need a charger for your study session, or want to enjoy some music while you read, Decker Library has the equipment you need. And the best part? You can borrow it for free!

Access to Information:

  • Suggest a Purchase: Think we should add something to the collection? Suggest a purchase! If you need it for your research or want to borrow it, we can even put it on hold for you when it's ready for use.
  • Document Delivery: Need a portion of something scanned from our collection? We've got you covered with our scanning service.
  • Video Streaming Service for Faculty: Need to show a film in class? Request titles through our Kanopy subscription!

Accessibility at Decker:

  • Accessibility ServicesAt Decker Library, we are committed to making our resources accessible to all learners. Whether you need assistance with physical access or require additional support, our staff is here to help.

And More!

Explore our services and discover how Decker Library can support your teaching at MICA. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or to learn more about how we can assist you.

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Our Collections

We have more than just books. We have e-books, articles, zines, games, artist's books, magazines, film and video, and so much more!

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Events and Exhibits

We love sharing our collection and space with you, whether it's putting cool materials on display or opening up the library for a game night! Check out our upcoming and past library events and exhibits

Events and Exhibits