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Faculty Resource Guide

We want to help you and your students succeed while at Mercy! Please check out some of the resources below so that your online classes go smoothly. Whether you are on campus or elsewhere we are here to help you. Please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know what we can do for you. 


 

Need a refresher or you're new to canvas take the Grid training! There are several modules that will help you gather the skills you need for online teaching within Canvas such as course set up, quizzes, gradebooks, and more! Complete all the courses and you'll earn the Master Online Instructor badge!

To access these trainings:

  1. Click on the image above ^
  2. Or email Dan French at: dan.french@mercycollege.edu 

What the Library can do for You

Here are just a few things the library can do for you:

  • Library Instruction - Either in person or virtually. Email to set one up! Or you can use this articulate link for a self guided guide: Library Instruction - Overview | Rise 360
  • Linking to Resources - Not sure where to begin or can't find a resource. Let us help you get those permalinks.
  • Copyright Questions - Not sure about copyright of a resources or unsure of whether it falls under Fair Use. Ask library staff to help you!

Don't forget if you are a distant learner or teacher you will need you library card number to access resources. See below for information on your library account number AND how to sign in to library resources. If you can't find or remember you library card number, reach out to us and we can get it for you!

Library Accounts

The library will create an account for you during your first week of class. You will use your account number to log-in to online resources and check-out materials. 

Your account number is your student number/Empower number followed by the suffix-ME:

5555555ME

Note: prior to January 2020 students will have a 14-digit barcode number. 


Single Sign-on

You will be prompted for your account information once you click on a link or database that requires a log-in.  You will be asked for your last name and library card number You will only need to log in once during your browser session.