Library - 2009-2011 Course Catalog - Green River Community College

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Library (LIB)

LIB 100 Introduction to Libraries and Info Resources (2)

Introduces students to libraries, library organization, and their systems of information storage and retrieval. Focuses on the physical collections and information systems of the GRCC Holman Library. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 101 Searching Electronic Databases (2)

An independent study course designed to help students learn how to use Internet-delivered databases for information retrieval and research. Topics include database selection, search techniques, and evaluation of results. Focuses on databases that provide access to materials published in magazines, journals and newspapers. College-level reading skills recommended. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 102 Searching the Web (1)

An independent study course designed to help students learn how to use the World Wide Web for information retrieval and research. Topics include search engines, search techniques, and evaluation of results. Examines Yahoo, AlltheWeb, and Google in-depth. College-level reading skills recommended. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 104 Information for the Disciplines (2)

Introduces students to the professional and research literature in a humanities, social sciences or science discipline. Students develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information sources and information retrieval systems pertinent to the discipline under study. May be offered as a linked course. May be repeated for credit. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 110 Library Research (2)

Examines the nature of information and its use in the research process. Topics include locating, retrieving, evaluating, and citing information found in both print and electronic resources.

LIB 111 Information Seeking for Information Literacy (2)

Information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Course develops the student's ability to assess when additional information beyond course materials and personal resources are needed and to identify potential sources of additional information. PREREQUISITE: READ 104 or eligible for READ 104. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 112 Information Access for Information Literacy (2)

Information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Develops the student's ability to select appropriate information resources, to construct and implement effective search strategies, and to effective manage retrieved information. PREREQUISITE: LIB 111. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 113 Evaluating Information (2)

Information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Information literate students can evaluate information and the source of information, select information appropriate for a specific purpose or audience, and synthesize different sources of information to construct new concepts. PREREQUISITE: LIB 112. This is a pass/no credit course.

LIB 180 Research for the 21st Century (5)

Helps students develop the skills and techniques to locate and evaluate information resources that are part of the research process. By exploring a current global issue, students understand major ideas, values, and beliefs that have shaped human history and cultures while learning how intellectual property and censorship impact our past, present, and future. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101.

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