Library 127 Introduction to the Library

This class introduces students to college level research skills, including the use of online catalogs, reference materials, online databases and internet sources. It is a

1-credit transfer course, offered online Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

Course objectives

The LIB 127 class will provide instruction to enable students to accomplish the following:

• access information efficiently and effectively
• locate and use various information sources, including books, periodicals, media, and electronic databases
• evaluate authority of the information accessed
• understand how information is collected and disseminated
• understand how information is organized in the Southwestern library
• demonstrate basic search strategies via subject/keyword, author, and title access points using both print and nonprint materials
• have an appreciation for accurate and relevant information, and understand its relationship to the scope and depth of any given topic or research project
• prepare a bibliography according to standard bibliographic formats
• have an appreciation for the various needs for information, and a better understanding of how this affects quality of life as well as lifelong learning, both in and out of the classroom

There are no prerequisites.

Library Hours

For more information, call (541) 888-7261 or email  psmith@socc.edu