Library

Program Learning Outcomes

Determine the nature and extent of information needed.

Access information effectively and efficiently.

Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.

Individually, or as a member or a group, use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally.

Use various technologies effectively to produce a product.

Use technology to facilitate research.

Classes

LIBR 101: Research Fundamentals

Credits

Covers the basic skills necessary to acquire, evaluate and use information from a variety of sources. Students will survey the types of information available via academic and non-academic sources, with an emphasis on practical research skills. Students will use technological tools to produce research projects. Prerequisites: basic computer skills a rerecommended.