{
  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "LIBR",
  "name": "Library Sciences - LIBR",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/library-sciences-libr",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "LIBR B1",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B1",
      "title": "Introduction to Library Research",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Emphasizes developing research skills in order to locate and evaluate relevant and appropriate sources for college-level assignments. Introduces students to critical research techniques and the ethical use of information. Prepares students for research projects in courses with research components.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Non-repeatable credit"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/libr/#libr-b1",
          "subject": "LIBR"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr/#libr-b1",
          "subject": "LIBR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIBR B60NC",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B60NC",
      "title": "Strategies for Finding Information",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills of finding information for academic research. Topics included are topic narrowing, search strategies, types of sources, and database and internet navigation for searching. This course is intended to be first in the sequence for achieving the Certificate of Competency in Academic Research Skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-Credit",
        "This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.",
        "Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LIBR B61NC",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B61NC",
      "title": "Evaluating Information for Research",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to build on the basic research skills of information finding learned in LIBR B60NC. Topics include evaluating sources, understanding bias and misinformation, and using information ethically. This course is intended to be the second in the sequence of courses for achieving the Certificate of Competency in Academic Research Skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-Credit",
        "This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.",
        "Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LIBR B62NC",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B62NC",
      "title": "Artificial Intelligence and Research",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to equip learners to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for academic research purposes in ethical ways. Topics include studying and researching with AI. In addition, the course will explore how AI skills can be developed for an evolving workforce.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-Credit",
        "This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.",
        "Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr/#libr-b62nc",
          "subject": "LIBR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIBR B69NC",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B69NC",
      "title": "Online Safety",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to empower learners to thrive in an online environment by using effective online safety and privacy techniques. Topics include engaging safely with online content, creating an online presence, and understanding online privacy.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-Credit",
        "This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.",
        "Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr/#libr-b69nc",
          "subject": "LIBR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LIBR B70NC",
      "subject": "LIBR",
      "number": "B70NC",
      "title": "Contemporary Issues and Mass Media",
      "units": "0",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is designed to effectively prepare learners to engage critically with news and mass media in multiple modalities. Topics include navigating news sources, evaluating bias, and identifying the many forms of mis- and disinformation.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-Credit",
        "This is a noncredit course. Student can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.",
        "Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr/#libr-b70nc",
          "subject": "LIBR"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}