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LEARN: Library Essentials for Access and Research Navigation

The LEARN module provides participants with important information about library resources and services offered by Kean University's Nancy Thompson Learning Commons. LEARN consists of 4 self-paced units and the LEARN Final Quiz. The units cover the following topics:

Unit 1: Developing Topics and Using Reference Resources
Unit 2: Selecting and Searching Databases
Unit 3: "Credibility Continuum": Identifying Valid Sources  
Unit 4: Appropriate Use of Scholarly Works

Each unit features tutorials that will provide opportunities to practice skills that relate to seeking, evaluating, and using information for educational, career, and personal purposes. Overall, these skills will help participants prepare for lifelong learning.

Students and faculty members can access the LEARN module through self-enrollment in the Canvas platform. Please see the handout linked below for step-by-step self-enrollment instructions: