# Library and Information Science (LIS) courses

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25393/28400/28022

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

### LIS 11 — Research Strategies

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 17 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/lis.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/lis.md)

This course in college-level research provides students with a basic understanding of library research methods and the skills to identify, locate, access, evaluate, and cite sources effectively and ethically. Students are introduced to a variety of information resources and search tools available through academic libraries, with an emphasis on online resources. Additional topics include the value of information, misinformation/disinformation, and how bias and privilege play a part in information creation. These skills help students become strong researchers and life-long learners.