Library 100: Introduction to Library Resources

Library 100 - Introduction to Library Resources

What impact has the Information Revolution had on you? It has had a profound impact on all aspects of society, affecting how we live, work, and learn. Are you a part of the revolution? Of course you are! There is no escaping it. As participants in the information revolution however, we may not be prepared to fully utilize existing or newly emerging technologies to our advantage.

The process of becoming an informed participant in the information revolution is called information competency. Information competency is defined as the “ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in all its various formats”. That’s what this course is all about.

The concept of information competency is also referred to as information literacy. More information on the concept of information competency can be found at the following web

sites:

Information Competency in the California Community Colleges

http://www.asccc.org/Publications/Papers/Info_competency.html

Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education (PDF Document)

http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/standards.pdf (PDF Document)

http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=infolitb&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=83512 (HTML Document)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This one unit course, aimed at adult learners, will guide you through the process of becoming information competent. You will learn how information is organized, how to search for and retrieve information, and how to evaluate information. You will learn to use traditional reference sources as well as online tools. You will learn how to search, not just surf, the Internet. You will learn the steps required for doing a research paper, including the search strategy, preparation of a bibliography, and how to properly cite the information resources (print and electronic) that you use. You are NOT required to do an actual research paper.

Prerequisites: None

A maximum of 36 hours is required to complete this one unit course, which includes all readings, assignments, the two quizzes and final project. The course is organized into thirteen lessons, in addition to the two quizzes and the final project. This course will help to develop your life-long information literacy skills that can be applied in your other classes, and in your personal and professional life.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, the student will:

	Understand the Library of Congress Classification System which is used in the libraries of most institutions of higher education;

	Comprehend a Call Number and know how to find books on the shelf;

	Master the theoretical and practical skills necessary to use an online catalog;

	Understand the significance and use of periodical literature and periodical indexes (print and electronic) in the research process;

	Develop an awareness of the Internet as a major information network and develop the ability to conduct a simple search using various search engines or directories;

	Identify basic and discipline-specific reference sources available in most medium to large libraries;

	Develop an awareness of the steps involved in writing a research paper, including preparation of a work-cited list for both print and electronic resources;

Master the following information competencies:

State a research question, problem or issue

Determine the information requirements for the research
question, problem, or issue

Locate and retrieve relevant information

Use the technological tools for accessing information

Evaluate information

Organize and synthesize information

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attend an orientation
Read assigned lectures and required reading
Complete thirteen assignments
Complete two quizzes
Complete the final project

COURSE GRADING POLICY

This course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. All work must be completed with 70% accuracy to receive credit for the course. If you get less than 70% accuracy on an assignment

the instructor will work with you individually to correct any deficiencies.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

The workbook is available in the Cerritos College Bookstore.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Session 1:	Orientation/Tour Question/Answer Session Personal Data Sheet Time Sheet Orientation exercise/assignment
Session 2:	Organization of Information: A. Library of Congress Subject Headings B. Library of Congress Classification System C. Assignment
Session 3:	Finding Books in the Library A. Library of Congress Call Numbers B. Assignment
Session 4:	Using the Online Catalog A. Finding Books B. Assignment
Quiz 1:	Online Catalog
Session 5:	Periodical Literature and Periodical Indexes A. Periodical Literature 1. Purpose 2. Types of Periodicals 3. Periodicals List 4. Citation Information 5. Abstracts 6. Full text B. Assignment
Session 6:	Library Internet Resources A. Periodical Databases B. Reference Databases C. Keyword Searches D. Assignment
Quiz 2:	Periodicals
Session 7:	The Internet A. History of the Internet B. Internet Tutorials C. Evaluating Internet Resources D. Assignment
Session 8:	Literary Sources/Assignment
Session 9:	Encyclopedias A. General B. Subject Specific C. Assignment
Session 10:	Dictionaries and Almanacs/Assignment
Session 11:	Biographical Sources/Assignment
Session 12:	The Research Paper A. Six steps in the research process 1. State a research question, problem or issue 2. Determine the information requirements of the research question, problem or issue 3. Locate and retrieve relevant information 4. Use technological tools for accessing information 5. Evaluate information 6. Organize and synthesize information
Session 13:	Bibliography/Work-Cited List/MLA Citation Styles
Final Project:	Learning Community sections of Library 100 coordinate the final project with the other classes in the Learning Community. Information about the Final Project for online sections of the course can be found in the instructor's syllabus. Final project for the Traditional section of Library 100 A. Creation of Book Identity 1. Bibliographic Information 2. Subject Headings 3. LC Class 4. Summary B. Creation of Selected Bibliography 1. Book 2. Magazine Article 3. Internet site

Librarian image If you are interested in finding out more about this course, please contact Valencia Mitchell in the Cerritos College Library, LC 59, 562-860-2451 ext. 2416 or vmitchell@cerritos.edu. You can also stop by or call the Reference Desk for information at ext. 2425 or 2426.

LIBRARY 100 SECTIONS AVAILABLE SPRING 2008

Stand Alone Courses:

Traditional Section - COURSE #41172

Instructor: López

In-person orientation required and all coursework submitted to the instructor. Come to the

Library Reference Desk for instructions after you have enrolled in the course.

Traditional Section - ONLINE - COURSE #41173

Instructor: Mitchell

ORIENTATION and ALL course work submitted online. Check course website for instructions:

http://www.cerritos.edu/vmitchell.

Learning Communities:

STARS - COURSE #47090

Instructor: Gersitz
This Learning Community if for students in ENG 52LC and CG 200LC. For additional enrollment

information, see the Learning Communities pages at the front of the Spring 2008 class schedule.

Exploring African American History and Culture Through Library Research - online

COURSE #50467

Instructor: Sampson

ORIENTATION and ALL course work submitted online. Check course website for instructions:

http://www.cerritos.edu/lsampson. “Exploring African American History and Culture Through

Library Research” will directly support ART 108/HUM 108:Black Images in Popular Culture course,

but is open to all students who wish to enroll.

Health and Research on Underserved Populations - COURSE #50469

Instructor: Moore
To enroll in this course as a learning community you must also register for HO 100 #40727. For

additional enrollment information, see the learning community pages at the front of the schedule.

You may also take this course with any other health professions course (DA, DH, HO, NRSG,

PHAR, PTA) to receive specialized assistance for research and group projects.

FYE House B – G.E. - COURSE #50471

Instructor: Moore

You must enroll in ENGL 52 section #32718 and CG 200 section #39763. For additional enrollment

information, see the Learning Communities pages at the front of the Spring 2008 class schedule.

LIBRARY 100 SECTION AVAILABLE SUMMER 2008

Traditional Section - ONLINE - COURSE #27811

Instructor: Sampson

ORIENTATION and ALL course work submitted online. Check instructor's website for instructions:

http://www.cerritos.edu/lsampson. This course is offered May 19 - August 8, 2008.

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05/05/08

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