SEARCHING AND RESEARCHING STRATEGIES

Certificate of Specialization Library/Info Technology · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate specializes in information literacy by providing training in searching and researching. It focuses specifically on strategies, and concepts to locate a variety of information resources relevant to employment, personal interest, and academic needs. This certificate will prepare students in formulating effective search queries, locating and selecting appropriate sources, as well as retrieving, evaluating, and synthesizing information from these resources.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Identify different search techniques and apply appropriate search queries to locate desired information.
  2. Locate, use, and evaluate library, Internet, and other information resources relevant to employment, personal interest, or academic need.
  3. Synthesize information and evaluate whether research need has been successfully satisfied.
CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses (2 credits)2
LIBT 212RESEARCH SKILLS FOR INFORMATION AGE1
LIBT 213ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHING1
Total2

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