Faculty Services
Howard University Libraries offer a wide range of services to support faculty teaching, research, and scholarship. From course reserves and research consultations to library instruction and digital scholarship support, we’re here to enhance your work inside and outside the classroom.
Faculty Semester Success Checklist
Prepare for a successful semester with the support of Howard University Libraries. This checklist highlights the library resources, services, and partnerships available to help you plan your courses, support student success, and advance your teaching and research. From placing course materials on reserve and scheduling library instruction, the Libraries are here to help you every step of the way. Use this checklist before the semester begins to ensure your students have seamless access to the information, tools, and expertise they need to succeed from the first day of class.
Check the ListInstructional Support
Howard University Libraries partner with faculty to enhance student learning through tailored instructional support. Our librarians offer course-integrated instruction, research workshops, and customized learning materials to help students build strong information literacy and research skills.
Library Instruction Request Form
Subject Librarians
Your subject librarian (also known as a library liaison) is your dedicated partner in academic success. They can assist you in locating relevant research materials tailored to your field of study, help you navigate the library’s extensive databases and resources, provide guidance on citing sources properly, and offer support throughout the research process.
Meet Your Subject Librarians
Open Educational Resources
Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible teaching, learning, and research materials that can be used, adapted, and shared with no or minimal restrictions. These resources include textbooks, lesson plans, multimedia content, and entire courses created and licensed to support equitable access to education.
Explore Our Open Educational Resource Guide
Course Reserves
Howard University faculty place both print and electronic resources on reserve to support the academic success of their students. Reserves are for non-commercial, educational use only and are intended to give students convenient access to essential course content.
Course Reserve Information
Research and Grant Funding
Discover a range of funding opportunities designed to support your research, teaching, and professional development. This section connects faculty with resources to help bring scholarly projects to life.
Find Your Next Grant