Published In
Reference and User Services Quarterly
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2026
Subjects
Graduate Students -- research
Abstract
Graduate students often need support with research skills and other professional development that is under-recognized by their programs. Librarians play a key role in helping students fill in these gaps. This case study reviews student feedback on a librarian-developed and -delivered credit-bearing course. The course, Library Research and Scholarly Communication Fundamentals, is offered to graduate students across all disciplines. The curriculum is flexible and applicable to each student’s research, covering topics such as researching literature, citation and data management, and publishing in scholarly journals. The course has generated positive and constructive feedback from students, encompassing themes of self-efficacy, improved research skills, and increased confidence with scholarly publishing. The delivery of the course has been an effective and rewarding avenue for librarians to connect with graduate students and strengthen students’ ongoing relationships with library services and resources.
Rights
Copyright (c) 2026 The Authors
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
DOI
10.5860/rusq.61.3.8668
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/44698
Citation Details
(Ed.). (2026). Building Connections with Graduate Students Through Credit-Bearing Instruction. Reference &Amp; User Services Quarterly, 61(03).