Welcome to MiraCosta College Library 

Credit classes are offered every semester, including the summer.  

LIBR 101 is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills they’ll need to navigate the 21st Century information landscape.  LIBR 101 is a one credit, self-paced workbook course. 

How do I find scholarly information online? How can I tell if a web site is legit? Which are the best information sources for my assignments? Find the answers to these questions and more in LIBR 108, a 3-unit online course designed to familiarize you with the research options and help you develop advanced research skills. 

For more information and a schedule of classes, visit our page on CREDIT CLASSES.

The Library 101 Workbook is a workbook accessible online.  There are 16 units that review the fundamentals of library research, including the online catalog, electronic reference resources, and information literacy.  Use this link to access the LIBRARY 101 WORKBOOK.

Ever wanted to know how to cite in MLA or APA?  Does the research process intimidate you?  Do you know there are better ways to search for information than just relying on the Internet?  Try one of our RESEARCH WORKSHOPS where you gain new skills in a relaxed environment.  Come with your questions or just come to learn how to be a better researcher.