LIS 85: Introduction to Information Resources
Fall 2010 dates: 9/15/10 - 11/3/10
The FIRST class meeting is MANDATORY, if you do not attend you will be dropped!
1. 12:00pm - 2:00 pm on Sept. 15, 2010 in L104 ***REQUIRED meeting
2. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on Sept. 22, 2010 in L104
3. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on Oct. 6, 2010 in L104
4. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on Oct. 20, 2010 in L104
***Before you ENROLL in this class please take a few minutes to take the the "Are you ready to learn Online?" quiz below.
The purpose of these quizzes is to better acquaint you with the requirements of the online environment; they are not designed to make decisions for you. Your decision to take or not take an online class is best made in consultation with your counselor or with the instructor.
QUIZ
Course Description:
LIS 85 is a 2 Unit CSU/UC Transferable Course. The class is taught in a short-term (8 weeks), ONLINE format (with one REQUIRED meeting).
Introduction to basic concepts and tools used to do research in academic libraries. Course is a 2 unit, CSU/UC transferable course with emphasis on:
· How to develop a research topic and search strategies for print and online resources including reference books, catalogs, indexes, specialized databases, and the Internet..
· Find, locate, evaluate, and use information appropriate for college-level research
· Document information using MLA format.
Required Computer Skills:
This is an ONLINE class and involves a significant amount of computer work and ONLINE activity.
To be successful in this class, you MUST be comfortable with the following:
1. Use a computer mouse to navigate a computer screen and Internet browser
2. Type, save, and email a document using a word processing program and work between multiple windows on the computer.
3. Print from a browser and word processing program
4. Save files to a disk or flash drive
5. Compose, send, and receive email messages
6. Attach files to email documents
Instructor Contact Information:
Ann Buchalter, M.L.I.S.
Laney College Library
abuchalter@peralta.edu
The Online Classroom will not be accessible until the day before your class starts. To Access the Online Classroom before your 1st class meeting:
- Go to: http://eperalta.org/fall2010/
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You will find detailed instructions on how to access the online classroom website.
*Enroll online at the Peralta enrollment website: http://www.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=Enroll%20Now
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