Resources for Faculty Developing Blackboard Courses

VCU Libraries offers a variety of services and resources to assist faculty who are creating online courses in Blackboard. Click on any of the links below for more information about a particular item.

Electronic Reserves
Make your course readings available over the Internet by using the Electronic Reserves Service.

Research Guides
Selected lists of resources compiled by librarians on specific courses, or subjects ranging from art history to zoology.

Multimedia Workstations
For do-it-yourself types, there are workstations in both libraries to create digitized sounds, video clips, images, and text.

Linking to e-Books from Blackboard

Connect from Home
EZProxy is the key to using resources from home or anywhere off-campus. You can link to these instructions from within your course.

Distance Education Student Resources
Useful information and links for students accessing the library remotely.

Help for Off-Campus Students
FAQ with answers to students' most common questions.

Individual Consultations
Library specialists can meet with you to discuss any course-related need.