{
  "college": "antelope-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "LIB",
  "name": "Library Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/library-studies",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "LIB 101",
      "subject": "LIB",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Introduction to Academic Libraries & Research",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours, 36 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course will introduce students to the basics of academic library research. It will cover access and use of periodical databases, library catalogs, search engines and other information tools. Students will learn to evaluate information for quality by considering authorship, timeliness, and information sources used. Students will become familiar with a variety of information sources, in multiple formats, covering an array of subject areas. Students will be introduced to concepts of information literacy and aspects of information technology.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/lib/#lib-101",
          "subject": "LIB"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/lib/#lib-101",
          "subject": "LIB"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIB 107",
      "subject": "LIB",
      "number": "107",
      "title": "Information Literacy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course was influence by the “Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education” from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Students will learn how information is created, organized, retrieved across platforms and formats and synthesized into new objects. The course focuses on finding information effectively, evaluating it critically, and using it ethically. In addition to traditional tools like reference materials, databases and the internet, students will also explore emerging technologies. This course can fulfill Information Literacy/Competency requirements at many colleges and universities and prepares students to handle changing information landscapes.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/lib/#lib-107",
          "subject": "LIB"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIB 110",
      "subject": "LIB",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Introduction to Internet Research",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture hours, 18 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course guides students in the use of the internet as an essential tool for academic research. Topics covered include efficient use of search engines, history and evolution of online search tools, evaluation of internet sources (including Wikipedia, social media and AI) and applying these tools to support college-level research. The course also explores continuing emergent technologies and their impact on the research process, helping students adapt to the changing landscape of digital information.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/lib/#lib-110",
          "subject": "LIB"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/lib/#lib-110",
          "subject": "LIB"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIB 199",
      "subject": "LIB",
      "number": "199",
      "title": "Work Experience Education",
      "units": "1-8",
      "hours": "432 lab hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students a realistic learning experience through work. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as an employee in a variety of situations and jobs. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to the students' educational major or occupational goal. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: To participate in work experience education, students must have a paid or unpaid job or internship and have approval of a work supervisor and the instructor supervising the work experience in the specific subject area.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)",
        "May be repeated once (R1)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}