Course Descriptions

Library 191: Introduction to Information Competency (2 units) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

Library 191 is designed to teach and strengthen lifelong research and information literacy skills by introducing students to the nature of research and the role of the library in the research process. Students learn the core concepts of information retrieval and essential techniques for finding, analyzing, organizing, and presenting information. The topics to be covered include: understanding call numbers; utilizing online catalogs to locate books and other library resources; expanding knowledge of reference materials; developing research strategies; exercising critical thinking to evaluate information; applying critical and technical skills to periodical and online databases; understanding bibliographic citation formats and the role annotations play in the evaluation and research process; and using the Internet as a research tool.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101

Note: No credit will be given to students who have completed Library 101 prior to Library 191. Students completing both Library 191 and Library 101 will receive a maximum of two units for both classes.

Course Syllabi and Schedules

 

Spring 2012 Sections

Library 191 - Introduction to Information Competency (2 units):

Ticket	Day and Time	Room taught in	Syllabus	Instructor and Contact Info
#2398*	M 10:45a - 11:50a + 50 minutes online	LB313	Check back	Zohara Kaye (818) 240-1000 x5576 zkaye@glendale.edu
*2398 Note: HYBRID CLASS - For the first four weeks of the semester this class will meet on-campus on Mondays from 10:45-11:50 and Wednesdays from 10:45-11:35 (the four Wednesday that are on-campus will be 2/15, 2/22, 2/29 and 3/7). Starting on the 5th week (3/12) this class will meet on-campus on Mondays from 10:45-11:50 and online every week for 50 minutes. You must be present in-person for the four Wednesdays listed above in addition to every Monday.
Ticket	Day and Time	Room taught in	Syllabus	Instructor and Contact Info
#2399	Th 5:10p - 7:15p	LB313	Check back	Pat Sullivan (818) 240-1000 x1228 psulliva@glendale.edu
Ticket	Day and Time	Room taught in	Syllabus	Instructor and Contact Info
#2400	T 9:30a - 10:35a Th 9:30a - 10:20a	LB313	Syllabus Moodle Libguides	Susie Chin (818) 240-1000 x5759 schin@glendale.edu
Ticket	Day and Time	Room taught in	Syllabus	Instructor and Contact Info
#3934	F 10:05a - 12:10a	LB313	Syllabus Moodle Libguides	Susie Chin (818) 240-1000 x5759 schin@glendale.edu
Check syllabi for textbook information for each course listed or contact the instructor.

Course Information for GCC Faculty

Library 191: Introduction to Information Competency

Currently, Library 191: Introduction to Information Competency is taught as a standalone class. If you are interested in pairing your course with a section of Library 191, please contact Susie Chin, Instruction and Reference Librarian, at schin@glendale.edu or (818) 240-1000 x5759.

To learn more about the history of credit courses at GCC, check out the Overview of GCC's Information Competency Program. To read GCC's research report on how information competency helps improve student success, check out Research on Information Competency @ GCC.

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