Noncredit Library Studies
4 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
NLIB 201 Getting Started with Research
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- 3 hours lecture
Introduction to characteristics of academic and workplace research, the research process, and libraries. Familiarizes students with physical and online library resources; including availability, organization, and formats. Students will gain confidence to create a research strategy and to seek help when needed.
NLIB 202 Gathering Information
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- 3 hours lecture
Introduction to gathering information used in academic and workplace research. Familiarizes students with characteristics and types of information used to research; including primary and secondary research. Students will gain confidence with research terminology and to seek help when needed.
NLIB 203 Evaluating Information
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- 3 hours lecture
Introduction to evaluating information used in academic and workplace research. Familiarizes students with selecting suitable sources for academic and workplace research through examinations of source reliability, validity, accuracy, authority, timeliness, and objectivity. Students will gain confidence with research terminology and to seek help when needed.
NLIB 204 Using Information
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Introduction to using information for academic and workplace research. Familiarizes students with the organization, presentation, and ethical use of information in academic and workplace contexts. Students will gain confidence with research terminology and to seek help when needed.