LIBR 101
Research Methods
Units: 1.5 TO 3
The goal of this course is to instruct students in the use of an academic library’s printed and electronic resources to find and evaluate critical information for all disciplines both within libraries and on the Internet. Students are encouraged to think about how information is structured and disseminated as well as the ethical use of information in society.
LIBR 103
Introduction to Library and Information Science
Units: 3
This course is designed to be practical and theoretical in scope. A combination of lectures, discussions, and research projects will be used to teach skills designed to introduce students to the interconnected disciplines of library and information science, with a focus on applied knowledge. Students will explore different types of literacies and understand concepts of intellectual property and the ethics of access. The course framework includes understanding the value of information, research and scholarship as inquiry, and searching as strategic exploration. LIBR 103 fulfills the Information Literacy (CILT) flag of the core curriculum.
LIBR 294
Special Topics in Library and Information Science
Units: 1 TO 3
Selected topics in library and information science not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit with different course content. See list of offerings each semester.
LIBR 494
Special Topics in Library and Information Science
Units: 1 TO 3
An in-depth analysis of advanced topics in library and information science. May be repeated for credit with different course content. See list of offerings each semester.
LIBR 499
Independent Study
Units: 1 TO 3
Individual study and written research working in close collaboration with a library faculty. Pre-requisite consent of instructor.