# Library Skills (LBRY) courses

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28544/28870/31190

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### LBRY 110 — Internet Research Skills

- **Units:** 3
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
- 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

- **Units:** 2
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/fall-2026/lbry.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/lbry.md)
- 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

- **Units:** 3
- **Prerequisite:** LBRY 170, or ENGL C1000
- **C-ID:** N/A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/allan-hancock-college/schedule/spring-2027/lbry.md)
- Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- 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.