Transfers ToCSUDescriptionLIB 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 HeldTue 4:30pm–6:00pm