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Summer 2008
 
LIBR 105: Online Research Skills
Introduction to online research, with an emphasis on effective techniques for accessing and searching online databases and other research tools to identify and evaluate quality information. (CSU transferable)
 
1.  Starting the Engine: Research Essentials
2.  The Online Catalog and Basic Database Searching
3.  Reference Sources
4.  Periodicals and Periodical Indexes
5.  Online Databases
6.  Advanced Search Strategies
7.  The Internet
8.  Evaluating Sources
9.  Citing Sources
10. Ethical Issues: Plagiarism and Copyright
 
Instructor: David Gibbs
CRN: 53315
3 units
Online Course, June 16 - August 7
 
LIBR 110: Information Resources and Libraries (Health and Medicine)
 Learn how to find and evaluate information to improve patient care. (CSU/UC transferable)

1.  Introduction to National Library of Medicine and CSM Library Resources
2.  Evidence-Based Medicine Research (Clinical Questions and Search Strategies)
3.  PubMed (Basic-Advanced)
4.  Complementary/Alternative Medicine and PubMed (Chemicals & Drugs)
5.  Consumer Health Information, Health Literacy, and Diverse Cultures
6.  Evaluating Health Information on the Internet and Patient Safety
7.  Databases, Multimedia Resources, Search Engines, Copyright Law
8.  Search Clinic and Review Course

Instructor: Geri Bodeker
CRN: 53979
3 units
June 16 - August 5
Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. (break 12-12:30)
Room 9-207 (CSM Library)

 
Fall 2008
 
LIBR 100: Introduction to Library Research
Provides a practical, hands-on introduction to library resources and information, including library access tools, reference materials and electronic resources. (CSU/UC transferable)
CRN: 35472
Instructor: Teresa Morris
1 unit
Wednesdays 1:10 - 2 p.m.
Room 9-207 (CSM Library)
 
LIBR 105: Online Research Skills
Introduction to online research, with an emphasis on effective techniques for accessing and searching online databases and other research tools to identify and evaluate quality information. (CSU transferable) 
CRN: 89919
Instructor: David Gibbs
3 units
Online Course
 
LIBR 110: Information Resources and Libraries (Business)
Learn how to do accounting, company, industry, marketing, management, financial and consumer research. Ideally suited for business students, business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. (CSU/UC transferable)
CRN: TBA
Instructor: Sharon Radcliff
Online Course (3 Saturday meetings)
 
LIBR 110: Information Resources and Libraries (Law)
Learn how to use online and relevant general, scholarly, professional and specialized resources in print and electronic formats for legal research. Ideally suited for the legal student, professional, or paraprofessional. (CSU/UC transferable)
CRN: TBA
Instructor: Mark Fink
Online Course