"Introduction to academic libraries and information resources they provide, including development of search strategies, and the retrieval, evaluation, and use of information. Teach the effective use of print and electronic resources, including online library catalogs, reference sources, online periodicals and research databases, and the World Wide Web. This course will prepare students to resolve different information queries, problems or issues (both academic and non-academic) in a systematic way—locate, evaluate, synthesize and communicate information."

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

• formulate a question based on information need
• formulate a search strategy
• describe the organization of information using library terminology
• retrieve information from a variety of appropriate sources
• analyze and evaluate sources
• research an approved topic to create a Works Cited page

@ Reference/Information Desk

Mon: 10-12 & Thurs: 10-12

OR

By appointment:

Pedro Reynoso

preynoso@chabotcollege.edu

Office: Rm. 113 (Library, Bldg. #100, 2^nd floor); 510-723-6767