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Library Research (LR)

Associate Professor Kuhlman (Chair); Assistant Professor Ferguson (Coordinator); Associate Professors Bland, Marsh, White-Carter; Assistant Professors Sinclair, Stoffan, Wykle

This program introduces students to library resources and research tools and efficient strategies for retrieving information. LR 101 or LR 102 is a pre- or corequisite for LANG 102 and a prerequisite for declaring a major. Students who have satisfied the Bibliography requirement by taking BIB 101 or the competency examination which earned no credit hours may not take LR 101 or 102 for credit.

101 Library Research (1)

Introduction to library resources and research tools in a classroom, learning laboratory and library environment. Students demonstrate knowledge and research strategies through exams and laboratory experience in retrieving and evaluating information. (Students may not receive credit for both LR 101 and 102.)

102 Library Research (1)

Introduction to library resources, research strategies and scholarly research tools in a classroom, learning laboratory and library environment. Students learn primarily through guided hands-on exercises involving library use, the understanding of key concepts, and experience in retrieving and evaluating information. Instructional materials and one-on-one consultation with librarians complement and reinforce lab sessions. Learning outcome is measured through lab exercises and a final exam. Grading is S/U. Term I, Fall and Spring.

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