History Resources and VR licenses Episode 31 Instruction Request Podcast
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Instruction Request Podcast | Episode 31: History Resources & VLC Licensed Tools
In this episode of Instruction Request, Librarians Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom explore powerful history research resources available through the Thomas G. Carpenter Library—alongside innovative Virtual Learning Center (VLC) licensed VR tools that support student learning across disciplines.
📚 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How to use the Digital Commons to access archival materials like commencement programs and preserve your own research
- Key history databases including JSTOR, Project MUSE, ArchiveGrid, and Florida Digital Newspaper Library
- The value of LibGuides, including course-specific guides and the Cultural Heritage & Historic Preservation resources
- An introduction to the Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History and how to use it for local research
- Tips for finding primary sources, historical newspapers, genealogy records, and more
🥽 Featured VLC Tool: Ovation VR Discover how Ovation VR helps students:
- Practice Public Speaking and presentations
- Prepare for interviews and debates
- Improve language fluency
- Receive AI-powered feedback on performance
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or researcher, this episode highlights tools that can elevate your academic work and confidence.
📍 Need help?
- Schedule a research consultation
- Visit the Virtual Learning Center (3rd floor of the library)
- Drop in during Open Office Hours
🌍 Bonus: Learn how Digital Commons tracks global impact and showcases your work worldwide!
🎧 Thanks for listening to Instruction Request—your go-to podcast for research help, library resources, and innovative technology at UNF.
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Publication Date:
4-9-2026
City:
Jacksonville, Florida
Keywords:
AI; Artificial Intelligence; Generative AI; Instruction; Pedagogy
Disciplines:
Higher Education | Library and Information Science | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Recommended Citation
White-Bing, Beryl and Odom, Lauren, "History Resources and VR licenses Episode 31 Instruction Request Podcast" (2026). Instruction Request Podcast. 31.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/instructionpodcast/31
