Library Research Classes & Workshops

• Free Research Workshops
• Library Research Credit Classes
• Current Schedule of Library Research Classes
• LIBR 101 Workbook
• Library Survey

Free Research Workshops - Fall 2008

All Workshops are 1 hour unless otherwise noted. See workshop descriptions below the schedule.

Workshop Descriptions

Google Goes to College

Google is fast and easy to use, but now that you're in college will your search skills be up to the challenge?  In this workshop, you'll learn tips and techniques for finding the best web sources to solve your information needs, whether it's personal interest or for a class assignment.  You will also learn to evaluate the quality and credibility of your search results.  Bring questions and tips and tricks to share with others.  We can all learn from each other.

Got Articles? Finding Periodical Articles in the MiraCosta College Library

Did you know that the best articles for college research are not on the Web? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the differences between scholarly and popular information. You’ll also learn to locate articles in academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers using the powerful ProQuest database as well as other MiraCosta College Library databases. Amaze your friends, impress your professors, and sleep easier at night!

Ready, Set, Research
Search smarter, not harder! Introduction to successful research strategies for focusing your topic, planning your research and finding the best information resources for your assignment.

To Cite or Not to Cite? That is the MLA/ APA Question
The MiraCosta Library is offering a timely workshop for students on how to cite information sources using MLA and APA citation styles. Bring your bibliographies, papers or other work in progress for immediate assistance and feedback.

Library Credit Classes

• Course Catalog Descriptions
• MiraCosta Class Schedule
  

Library Science 101: Library and Information Strategies - 1 Unit

LIBR 101 is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills they’ll need to navigate the 21 st Century information landscape. LIBR 101: Library and Information Strategies introduces students to the concepts of research planning and search strategies, in addition to the effective use of print and online research tools.  LIBR 101 is a one credit, self-paced workbook course. Some sections of LIBR 101 are offered as open-entry/open-exit courses. Students may enroll in the course up to 8 weeks into the semester.

LIBR 101 Workbook

Library Science 108: Research Strategies for the Online World - 3 Units

How do I find scholarly information online? How can I tell if a web site is legit? Which are the best information sources for my assignments? Find the answers to these questions and more in LIBR 108, a 3-unit online course designed to familiarize you with the research options and help you develop advanced research skills. This is an online course taught using the Blackboard online course system. This is a standard, semester-long course and is NOT a self-paced course. (Offered Fall 2008)

Current Class Schedule - Fall 2008

Library Science 101: Library and Information Strategies - 1 Unit

LIBR 101 is a 1 unit, self-paced workbook course. You may take LIBR 101 as a self-paced course or as a traditional class.

* Self-paced students should contact the instructor immediately upon enrolling.

Library Science 108: Research Strategies for the Online World - 3 Units

This is an online course. Please contact instructor to make arrangements for an orientation.

last updated 10/30/08