COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

LIBRARY INFORMATION STUDIES (LIS)LIBRARY INFORMATION Studies(LIS)161Library Information Studies enables students to becomemore successful by learning to recognize the extent andnature of information needed for research, then locate,evaluate, effectively use, and present information tosolve problems. After completing library researchclasses and workshops, students will know how to makemore informed decisions, adapt to new technologies,and remain independent learners for life. In a twentyfirstcentury information economy, information literacyprovides a critical set of skills often listed among the topten job skills sought by employers.LIS 48AA-FZSelected Topics in Library InformationStudies.5-5 units, 0-5 hours lecture, 0-15 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSU.See section on Selected Topics. 0801.00LIS 85Introduction to Information Resources2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Engl 201A or appropriateplacement through multiple-measures assessment, andCIS 1 or 200 or 205 or Bus 219Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCIntroduction to the basic concepts and tools used ininformation research: Emphasis on how to developa research topic and find, locate, evaluate, and useinformation; search strategies for print and onlineresources including reference books, catalogs, indexes,specialized databases, and the Internet. 1699.00LIS 248AA-FZSelected Topics in Library InformationStudies.5-5 units, 0-5 hours lecture, 0-15 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)See section on Selected Topics. 0801.00LIS 348AA-FZSelected Topics in Library InformationStudies.5-5 units, 0-5 hours lecture, 0-15 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)See section on Selected Topics. 0801.00