Library studies
L-110 Job Search Skills for Library Careers 1 unit SC • 18 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
LS-100
Fundamental Library and Research Skills
.5 unit P/NP • 9 hours lecture per term
This course will prepare students for a successful job search in a library field. Utilizing traditional and electronic methods, students will explore the range of positions and work environments available; use sources of information for job market research; identify key workplace skills, learn best practices for writing applications, resumes, and cover letters; and practice interviewing techniques. CSU
This short-term basic library and research skills course introduces students to information resources in an academic library, including online catalogs, electronic databases and the Internet. Emphasis will be placed on the organization, retrieval, and evaluation of information. The research skills learned are intended to be useful in college course work.
L-111
LS-120 Introduction to Library Resources
Storytelling
2 units SC • 36 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
An introduction to storytelling designed to develop skills as storytellers in the library, classroom, home and other settings. The class will survey various types and formats of storytelling and provide practical experience in presenting and evaluating stories. CSU
1 unit P/NP • 54 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
Self-paced course introducing students to basic research skills and information resources. The course is designed to introduce students to finding, evaluating and using information in a variety of print and online formats. It will provide college level information skills for the effective use of the library at Diablo Valley College and other libraries. CSU, UC
L-112 Internet Skills for Library Personnel 1 unit SC • 18 hours lecture per term • Recommended: L 103 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
LS-121 Information Literacy and Research Skills 1 unit P/NP • 9 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
This course teaches the use of the Internet in providing library and information services. The class is designed for library personnel whose responsibilities include using the Internet and other automated systems for work-related tasks such as reference, cataloging, acquisitions and other information management activities. Exploration of advanced searching techniques, user training and evaluation of online resources are included. CSU
The course teaches the research strategies and skills for successfully finding, retrieving, evaluating and using information in various formats. It combines library skills, research methods, and information technology literacy. Coursework includes the ethical and legal aspects of information use and the critical thinking skills necessary for effective college research. CSU, UC
L-114
LS-130 Internet and Online Research
Developing Web Pages for Library Information
2 units P/NP • 36 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
This course teaches students how to create, manage and maintain Web pages. Emphasis is placed on organization, presentation, and maintenance of Web pages and sites for library applications. CSU
L-150 Topics in Library and Information Technology .3-4 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
1 unit P/NP • 18 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
An introduction to using the Internet and other online resources to locate and retrieve information for research and writing. Through lecture, demonstrations, and handson activities, a range of internet services will be introduced including search and navigation tools on the open and closed web, specialized collections, wikis, blogs and subscription journal databases. Evaluating information and choosing appropriate resources are practiced throughout the course. CSU
A supplemental course in Library to provide a study of current concepts and problems in library technology. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
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Catalog 2010-2011