Teaching Support

Course reserves

Place books, book excerpts, articles, videos, and sound recordings on reserve in the library or electronically to support your course.

Free-to-use course materials

Discover a variety of sources that offer course materials that students and instructors can use at no cost.

Open educational resources (OER)

Learn how to find, adapt and create OER to provide students with free, high‑quality learning materials.

Streaming videos

Explore streaming video options available for instructional use, or browse all video formats through Library Search.

Information literacy and research instruction

Collaborate with librarians to help students effectively find, evaluate and interpret information.

Information Literacy Microcourse

Assign this self‑paced microcourse to introduce students to essential research and information‑literacy skills. All WMU students are automatically enrolled in Elearning; instructors can self‑register to review or incorporate the content.

3D printing

Bring hands-on learning into your course with 3D printing by using models to help explain complex concepts, spark design thinking and experimentation, and turn abstract ideas into something students can actually see and hold.

Learning Glass Studio

Record lectures or presentations using a transparent lightboard that allows you to write notes while maintaining a face‑to‑face connection with students.

Subject librarians

Connect with a subject librarian for expert support in developing course assignments, integrating research skills, and identifying high‑quality materials for your teaching.

Virtual Reality Lab

Immerse students in learning with virtual reality. VR experiences encourage exploration, support deeper understanding of complex topics, and offer interactive ways to engage with course content beyond the classroom.