LIB 100 - CRITICAL APPROACHES TO INFORMATION RESEARCH

    Recent Professors
    Shant Shahoian
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    LIB 100 introduces students to the effective use of library and non-library information resourcesandservicestofindreliablesources for everything from academic courses to everyday living. Students learn the core concepts of information retrieval and the essential techniques of organizing, presenting, evaluating, and analyzing information as well as how to properly attribute sources used. Topics include: information cycle and timeline; comparing, contrasting, and selecting library and open web resources; types and characteristics of information sources;effectiveinformationresearchplanning; search techniques, evaluation criteria, and ethical use of information. This class enhances critical thinking and evaluation skills by using a variety of textual, graphical, visual, and audio (re)sources to assess how information is produced, consumed, and presented and teaches students how to assess sources for perspective, veracity, and authority.
    Usually Held
    Tue 4:30pm–6:00pm