LIBR 101: Introduction to Library Research
Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in INTR 100.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This hands-on course in college-level research provides students with a basic understanding of library research methods and the skills by which they can find, organize, evaluate, and cite sources effectively and ethically. These skills help students become strong researchers and life-long learners. Students are introduced to the variety of information resources and information retrieval tools available through academic libraries, with an emphasis on online resources.