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LIS 1002 - Information Research and Library Skills


1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This is an introductory research course that focuses on the organization of the academic library and introduces skills needed to use print and electronic collections available to students at Polk State College libraries, and at Florida’s community colleges and public universities. Students study the typical organization of academic libraries and the nature of the services they provide; use the online catalogs to locate materials in library collections; and access and retrieve full-text articles available via electronic databases. This course includes research skills such as how to select and focus topics, how to formulate search strategies to retrieve relevant materials, and how to evaluate resources. Course skills are applicable to research performed in any public or private higher educational institution, or for lifelong learning.



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