This hands-on course in college-level research provides students with a basic understanding of library research methods and the skills by which they can find, organize, evaluate, and cite sources effectively and ethically. These skills help students become strong researchers and life-long learners. Students are introduced to the variety of information resources and information retrieval tools available through academic libraries, with an emphasis on online resources. Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
LIBR 101 Student Learning Outcomes (As of Fall 2025)
Student will select appropriate tools for finding specific types of information resources.
This course explores the evolving media landscape and how technology, manipulation, and bias shape online behavior. Students develop information literacy skills in order to deconstruct media messages, conduct specialized research, critically evaluate information, and use information ethically. Topics include artificial intelligence, misinformation, digital citizenship, consumerism, and privacy. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for LIBR 201 or LIBR 201H
LIBR 201 Student Learning Outcomes (As of Fall 2019 semester)
Students will be able to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Students will be able to analyze how media and related technologies impact their daily lives.
This honors course explores the evolving media landscape and how technology, manipulation, and bias shape online behavior. Students develop information literacy skills in order to deconstruct media messages, conduct specialized research, critically evaluate information, and use information ethically. Topics include artificial intelligence, misinformation, digital citizenship, consumerism, and privacy. The course emphasizes critically evaluating and analyzing appropriate sources as well as responsible and ethical uses of information. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for LIBR 201 or LIBR 201H.
LIBR 201H Student Learning Outcomes (As of Fall 2025):
Students will be able to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Students will be able to analyze how media and related technologies impact their daily lives.
For current Library course offerings view the Current Credit Class Schedule.
