# Library Information Studies (LIS) courses

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49139

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

### LIS 85 — Introduction to Information Resources

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 2 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule

Introduction to the basic concepts and tools used in information research: Emphasis on how to develop a research topic, find, locate, evaluate and use information; search strategies for print and online resources including reference books, catalogs, indexes, specialized databases and the Internet.

### LIS 511 — Research Skills I

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** .172 hours lecture
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/lis.md)

Introduction to research: Information literacy skills, research process, topic selection and development, and overview of appropriate information sources.

### LIS 512 — Research Skills II

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** .172 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** LIS 511.
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/lis.md)

Continuation of LIS 511: Identifying search terms, locating information sources, and evaluating information sources.

### LIS 513 — Research Skills III

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** .172 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** LIS 511 and LIS 512.
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/lis.md)

Continuation of LIS 512: Presenting research and data, citations, and academic integrity.