Library Course: LIS 85: Introduction to Information Resources
There are 2 Sections available in Spring 2010:
Section 1--> February 10 through March 31, 2010
The FIRST class meeting is MANDATORY, if you do not attend you will be droped!
1. 12:00pm - 2:00 pm on February 10, 2010 in L104
2. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on February 17, 2010 in L104
3. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on March 3, 2010 in L104
4. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on March 17, 2010 in L104
Section 2--> March 24 through May 12, 2010
The FIRST class meeting is MANDATORY, if you do not attend you will be droped!
1. 12:00pm - 2:00 pm on March 24, 2010 in L104
2. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on March 31, 2010 in L104
3. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on April 14, 2010 in L104
4. 12:00pm - 1:30 pm on April 28, 2010 in L104
***Before you ENROLL in this class please take a few minutes and take the "Are you ready to learn Online?" Quizes.
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:
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 a HYBRID 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:
Ann Buchalter, M.L.I.S.
Instruction/Media Librarian
Laney College Library
abuchalter@peralta.edu
Enroll online at the Peralta enrollment website: http://www.peralta.edu/apps/page.asp?Q=Enroll%20Now
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