Library Science Courses
Library Science courses are ideal ways to accomplish several objectives:
- Learn about valuable research resources and strategies and when and how to use them
- Develop lifelong Information Competency skills
- Add a transfer unit for UC or CSU
- Experience the convenience of a short-term or online course
- Fulfill Financial Aid requirements
Classes
Here is a sampling of our courses (please consult the current schedule of classes for additional offerings and the college catalog for a full description of all offerings):
- Library Science 101: Library Research (UC, CSU)
- Library Science 102: Internet Research (UC, CSU)
- Library Sicence 103: Information Literacy (UC, CSU)
- Library Science 104: Advanced Internet Research (CSU)
For individual Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) see the college's SLO home page or the instructor's syllabus
Library Science Program SLOs
- Formulate search strategies for conducting research on a specific topic
- Use research tools and databases to conduct searches for academic and personal needs
- Produce bibliographic documentation using appropriate standard and style for research papers
- Evaluate information and its sources critically
- Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally
Institutional SLOs adopted: A, B, C, E, F, H
- A. Critical Thinking: Analyze problems by differentiating fact from opinions, using evidence, and using sound reasoning to specify multiple solutions and their consequences.
- B. Communication: Effectively communicate thought in a clear, well-organized manner to persuade, inform, and convey ideas in academic, work, family and community settings.
- C. Quantitative Reasoning: Identify, analyze, and solve problems that are quantitative in nature.
- E. Civic Responsibility: Apply the principles of civility to situations in the contexts of work, family, community and the global world. Attend a court of law, school board, or community meeting, register to vote, and then give a written account of what you learned from the experience.
- F. Technical Competence: Utilize the appropriate technology effectively for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs. Use competent technique in a musical performance.
- H. Ethics: Practice and demonstrate standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and fairness; apply ethical principles in submission of all college work.