Course Descriptions: LIBRARY SCIENCE

LIBR 100 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION RESEARCH

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: 16 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to information research for any major or profession. Students learn to how recognize the need for information, develop a search strategy, find and evaluate print and digital resources, synthesize and integrate the information they find, and use outside resources legally and ethically. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

LIBR 120 INFORMATION COMPETENCY

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This self-paced course teaches students, who are concurrently enrolled in designated courses in various disciplines, information competency skills: how to find, critically evaluate and use information resources in a variety of formats (including text and online). Students learn these skills by learning how to complete the steps of a research process, including: topic selection, identifying search terms, choosing databases, developing search strategy and evaluating and citing sources. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

Updated: 6/17/10