# Library Sciences - LIBR (LIBR) courses

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/library-sciences-libr

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

### LIBR B1 — Introduction to Library Research

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 18 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/libr.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Non-repeatable credit

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.

### LIBR B60NC — Strategies for Finding Information

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 9 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- 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)

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.

### LIBR B61NC — Evaluating Information for Research

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 9 lecture hours
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- 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)

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.

### LIBR B62NC — Artificial Intelligence and Research

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 9 lecture hours
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr.md)
- 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)

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.

### LIBR B69NC — Online Safety

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 9 lecture hours
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr.md)
- 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)

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.

### LIBR B70NC — Contemporary Issues and Mass Media

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 9 lecture hours
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/spring-2027/libr.md)
- 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)

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.