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LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY

LBR 105 (1 CR.)

LIBRARY SKILLS FOR RESEARCH

Introduces students to accessing, retrieving, evaluating, and applying a variety of digital and print information resources. Enables the development of an understanding of the type of information provided in each of the information formats presented: reference, cataloged materials, magazines/journals, newspapers, and individual Internet sites. Provides background information, available resources, search techniques, sample searches, evaluation guides, and exams in each of the course units. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 2 hours per week.

LBR 110 (1 CR.)

EFFECTIVE INTERNET SEARCHING

Prerequisite is a satisfactory score on the English proficiency exam. Teaches students how to access, utilize, and evaluate information on the World Wide Web using a variety of search tools. Also teaches students comparative analysis of search tool architecture and how to select the most appropriate tool for their information needs. Lecture 1 hour per week.

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