Academic Catalogs

Library (LIBR)

LIBR A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Library Research and Information Competency  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

This course is designed to introduce students to college level research and the effective use of traditional and online library resources and other online research tools. Classwork emphasizes applied experience with research planning, search strategies, critical evaluation of research sources, ethical uses of information, and documentation of sources following standard citation styles. Recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four year university to prepare them for academic research in upper division classes.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing LIBR A100

LIBR A100H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Library Research and Information Competency Honors  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

This course is designed to introduce students to college level research and the effective use of traditional and online library resources and other online research tools. Classwork emphasizes applied experience with research planning, search strategies, critical evaluation of research sources, ethical uses of information, and documentation of sources following standard citation styles. Recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four year university to prepare them for academic research in upper division classes.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing LIBR A100H

LIBR A1031 Unit (18 lecture hours)  
College Research Skills  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

This course will teach research skills to prepare you for college, the workplace, and your personal life. This hands-on class builds skills in the areas of: identifying research topics, understanding the types of information, developing search strategies and techniques, evaluating information, and citing sources. This course will be beneficial for students who wish to develop lifelong learning skills and ways to sift through the immense amount of information available in the world.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing LIBR A103