Library Skills (LBRY Courses)
LBRY 110 Internet Research Skills
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is an introductory survey to the content, use, and the evaluation of electronic
information sources. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of the Internet as a
research tool. This course covers free Internet search tools as well as subscription
databases and emerging technologies. Searching strategies are covered as are techniques
for selecting appropriate search tools for different research needs. Historical and
social issues surrounding the Internet are also discussed. This course will also discuss
the use of Internet technologies in libraries.
LBRY 170 Research Methods
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Presents effective methods for research to locate, critically evaluate, and ethically
use information from a variety of print, non-print and online resources. Students
will learn research skills and strategies for college term papers and life-long learning
while exploring the changing world of information.
LBRY 180 Advanced Research
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: LBRY 170 - Research Methods ; or ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition: Exposition
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course presents advanced research methods with an emphasis on learning how to
use research to locate, critically evaluate, and ethically use information from a
variety of print, non-print and online resources. Emphasis is placed on the effective
use of research tools and critical analysis. This course will include in-depth explorations
of research resources such as article databases and will include analysis of structural
and pedagogical ramifications of taxonomies.