Library Skills LBRY

LBRY 110 Internet Research Skills

Units

3

Transfers to

CSU

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.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

LBRY 170 Research Methods

Units

2

Transfers to

CSU, UC

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

LBRY 180 Advanced Research

Units

3

Prerequisite

LBRY 170, or ENGL C1000

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

N/A

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.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)